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Freight Class & Shipping Codes
PEN NIBS AND NIB POINTS
ShipNerd provides discounted shipping rates for shipping pen nibs and nib points.
When shipping pen nibs and nib points via small package couriers such as UPS or Canpar Express, or LTL providers, be sure to specify any necessary special handling.
Use the quick quote tool to see the best shipping rates for your shipment of Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles.
Remember, package couriers only accept packages weighing up to 150lbs, and up to 165″ in length and girth combined. Shipments of Misc. Mfg. Items on pallets, or over these size and weigh limits will ship via LTL Freight using ShipNerd.
ShipNerd can ship anything you manufacture — from a single retail sale to pallet loads of wholesale products delivered using LTL Freight.
HS: #960891
Harmonized System
The Harmonized System is a 6-digit coding standard for international classification of imported and exported products and commodities.
The HS number for pen nibs and nib points is #960891.
Schedule B: #9608910000
U.S. Export Commodity Classifications
United States export codes, more commonly known as “Schedule-B numbers” are based on the [international] Harmonized System and further classify the items you're shipping.
The Schedule-B number for “PEN NIBS AND NIB POINTS” is #9608910000 based on the classification below.
| Code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | XX | Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles |
| Chapter | 96 | Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles |
| Heading | 08 | Ball point pens; felt tipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; penholders, pencilholders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of t |
| Sub-Heading | 91 | Pen nibs and nib points |
| Statistical Classification | 0000 | PEN NIBS AND NIB POINTS |
NOTE: Schedule-B takes the 6-digit HS code, (in this case, #960891), and appends a 4-digit “Statistical Classification”, (e.g.- “0000”) to it.
HTS: #9608.91.00.00
Harmonized Tariff Schedule
The Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) lists the United States tariff rates for all classes of goods imported into the US.
| HTS # | 9608.91.00.00 |
| Category: | Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils); pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609: |
| 2nd Level: | Pen nibs and nib points |
| 3rd Level: | (not applicable) |
| Description: | Pen nibs and nib points |
| Unit of Quantity: | gross |
| General Rate of Duty: | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty: | |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty: | 20¢/gross |
| Quota Quantity: | |
| Additional Duties: |
HTS tariff/duty notes, trade agreements, restrictions and other information related to HTS# 9608.91.00.00 are available on the U.S. International Trade Commission website at: hts.usitc.gov
NMFC®
National Motor Freight Classification® (US)
For (US) interstate, intrastate or international LTL Freight shipments an NMFC® Freight Class is assigned primarily based on density, (lb. per cubic foot).
Our Quick Quote tool estimates freight class based on size and weight entered and displays a list of carriers, services and rates for pallets of LTL Freight or delivery of parcels, (envelopes, boxes, shipping tubes, etc).
Freight Class may be adjusted up or down depending on type of item shipped, handling requirements, how “stow-able” the cargo is and the liability, (potential for loss, high value, etc).
Rates are lower for lower freight classes, and higher for higher classes. Shipments requiring special handling may be assigned to a higher freight class. Products which are high-values, easily damaged, prone to loss, may damage other freight, or are perishable may be assigned a higher freight class. Products which are large, or irregularly shaped, or un-stackable such as assembled furniture, machines, etc may be assigned a higher freight class.
In general, there are (18) NMFC® Freight Classes ranging from Class 50 to Class 500:
| CLASS | WEIGHT PER CUBIC FOOT | EXAMPLES (Most dense to least dense) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Greater than 50lbs | Nuts, bolts, steel |
| 55 | 35 – 50 LB | Bricks, cement |
| 60 | 30 – 35 LB | Ceramic tiles, auto accessories |
| 65 | 22.5 – 30 LB | Books, bottled liquor |
| 70 | 15 – 22.5 LB | Food items, boxed paper |
| 77.5 | 13.5 – 15 LB | Tires, snowplows, bath fixtures |
| 85 | 12 – 13.5 LB | Pharmaceuticals, wood furniture |
| 92.5 | 10.5 – 12 LB | Computers, refrigerators |
| 100 | 9 – 10.5 LB | Cookware, letal, wine cases, rugs |
| 110 | 8 – 9 LB | Framed artwork, pneumatic tires |
| 125 | 7 – 8 LB | Small household appliances |
| 150 | 6 – 7 LB | Refrigerators, sheet metal, bookcases |
| 175 | 5 – 6 LB | Clothing, couches, stuffed furniture |
| 200 | 4 – 5 LB | Aluminum parts, box springs |
| 250 | 3 – 4 LB | Plasma TVs, upholstered furniture |
| 300 | 2 – 3 LB | Model cars, assembled chairs, tables |
| 400 | 1 – 2 LB | Light fixtures, deer antlers |
| 500 | <1 lb. | Ping pong balls, gold dust |
For more information on NMFC® Freight Classes, visit the National Motor Freight Association, (NMFTA), website at: nmfta.org.
END USE: #40140
Foreign Trade Division, U.S. Census Bureau
End-use commodity classification identifies merchandise based on principal use rather than the physical characteristics.
| End Use Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| Code | Heading |
| 4 | Consumer goods |
| 40 | Nondurables, manufactured-except rugs |
| 401 | Other consumer nondurables |
| 40140 | Other consumer nondurables |
The End Use code for Other consumer nondurables is #40140.
END USE may affect tariffs, duties, taxes, restrictions and other import/export considerations.
SITC: #89522
Standard International Trade Classification
SITC codes are used by the United Nations (UN) for classifying (international) import / export trade data.
| SITC Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 8 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES |
| 89 | MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES, N.E.S. |
| 895 | |
| 8952 | |
| 89522 | PEN NIBS AND NIB POINTS |
The SITC Classification for “PEN NIBS AND NIB POINTS” is #89522.
NAICS: #339940
North American Industry Classification System
NAICS was developed by the U.S., Canada and Mexico to make business statistics comparable across North America.
| NAICS Classification (Expanded) | |
|---|---|
| 33 | |
| 339 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
| 3399 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing |
| 33994 | Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing |
| 339940 | Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing |
The coding NAICS #339940 indicates this is a product of the Office Supplies (except Paper) Manufacturing industry.