HS 96

Chapter

Miscellaneous manufactured articles

HS Code 96 classifies "Miscellaneous manufactured articles" under Section XX (Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles). This chapter-level code is used internationally for customs classification, tariff determination, and trade statistics.

Classification Details

HS Code96

DescriptionMiscellaneous manufactured articles

LevelChapter (2-digit)

SectionXX — Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles

Chapter96

🇺🇸 US Import Duty

Average Duty Rate4%

Duty Range0-8%

NotesMiscellaneous manufactured articles

Free Trade AgreementsMost FTAs: 0%

Rates are approximate and based on MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariffs. Actual rates may vary by specific product classification. Always verify with USITC for official rates.

Classification Guide

When classifying goods under HS 96, ensure the product matches the specific description. As a chapter-level code, this is a broad category. You'll need to narrow down to a 4-digit heading or 6-digit subheading for customs declaration.

🇺🇸 US Import Document Checklist

Documents required when importing products under HS 96 into the United States.

Required for All Imports

☑Commercial InvoiceCBP

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing ListCBP

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway BillCarrier

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)CBP

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

☑Importer Security Filing (ISF/10+2)CBP

Must be filed at least 24 hours before ocean cargo is loaded. Required for all ocean shipments to the US.

☑Customs BondCBP

A financial guarantee ensuring payment of duties, taxes, and fees. Required for commercial shipments over $2,500.

FTA Certificate of Origin (for preferential rates)

🤝USMCA Certificate of Origin — self-certification by importer, exporter, or producer. No prescribed format.

🤝Korea-US FTA Certificate of Origin — can be issued by importer, exporter, or producer.

This checklist is for general guidance only. Actual requirements may vary based on specific product, country of origin, and current regulations. Always consult with a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency for official requirements.

Sub-Classifications

96.01Ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl and other animal carving material and articles of these materials; worked, (including articles obtained by moulding)Heading 96.02Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these materials, moulded or carved articles of wax, stearin, natural gums, resins or modelling pastes, worked unhardened gelatin (not heading no. 3503)Heading 96.03Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegeesHeading 96.04Hand sieves and hand riddlesHeading 96.05Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaningHeading 96.06Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners and press-studs, button moulds and other parts of these articles; button blanksHeading 96.07Slide fasteners and parts thereofHeading 96.08Pens; ball-point, felt tipped, other porous tipped pens; fountain pens, stylograph pens duplicating stylos, propelling or sliding pencils; parts of the foregoing, excluding those of heading no. 9609Heading 96.09Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalksHeading 96.10Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framedHeading 96.11Stamps; date, numbering, sealing stamps and the like (including devices for printing or embossing labels), designed for operating by hand; hand operated composing sticks and printing setsHeading 96.12Typewriter, similar ribbons, inked, otherwise prepared for giving impressions, whether or not on spools or in cartridges; ink pads, whether or not inked, with or without boxesHeading 96.13Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicksHeading 96.14Smoking pipes (including pipe bowls) and cigar or cigarette holders, and parts thereofHeading 96.15Combs, hair-slides and similar; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips and hair curlers and the like, other than those of heading no. 8516 and parts thereofHeading 96.16Scent sprays and similar toilet sprays and mounts and heads therefor; powder-puffs and pads for the application of cosmetics or toilet preparationsHeading 96.17Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass innersHeading 96.18Tailors' dummies and other lay figures; automata and other animated displays used for shop window dressingHeading 96.19Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHeading 96.20Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articlesHeading

Related HS Codes

96.01Ivory, bone, tortoise-shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of 9601.10Ivory and articles thereof; worked 9601.90Bone, tortoise shell, horn, antlers, coral, mother-of-pearl 96.02Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these ma 9602.00Vegetable, mineral carving material and articles of these ma 96.03Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated 9603.10Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable m 9603.21Brushes; toothbrushes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS Code 96?

What products fall under HS 96?

HS Code 96 covers: Miscellaneous manufactured articles. This is a broad category that includes more specific subcategories. Browse the child codes below for detailed product classifications.

How do I use HS Code 96 for customs?

Is HS 96 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits of HS codes are standardized worldwide by the World Customs Organization (WCO). However, most countries add additional digits (8-10 total) for their national tariff schedules. Always verify the full code with your destination country's customs authority.

What is the US import duty for HS 96?

The average US import duty for products under HS 96 is approximately 4% (range: 0-8%). Most FTAs: 0% Note: actual rates depend on the specific product classification and country of origin. Verify with USITC for official rates.

Can I get a lower tariff rate under a Free Trade Agreement?

Most FTAs: 0%. The US has FTAs with 20 countries including Canada, Mexico (USMCA), South Korea (KORUS), Australia, and others. To qualify for preferential rates, goods must meet rules of origin requirements and have proper documentation (e.g., Certificate of Origin).

Data verified March 2026 · Source: UN Comtrade & USITC

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