GCC reference snapshot collected March 2026. Current national application has not been verified. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

United Arab Emirates Customs Tariff for HS Code 960899000004

Ball point pen holders

ماسكات أقلام الحبر الجاف

Dubai Customs published reference

Schedule duty or measure: 5 %.

source checked .

Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 13335.

Products listed under this code (1 source entries)
  • Pen-holders, pencil-holders & similar holders & parts thereof; parts of ball point pens (other than refiLls), of felt tipped & other porous-tipped pens & markers, of propelling or sliding pencils, of fountain pens & of other pens. - Ball point pen holders

Dubai Customs published reference (HSCodeMaster v3.3), not a consolidated current UAE-wide duty. The workbook supplies no line-level effective date. National exceptions, preferential origin, trade remedies, VAT, excise and import permissions are not determined here. The 12-digit transition depends on the declaration flow; Notice 02/2026 continues Phase 1 flexibility for 8-digit codes.

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Direct HS code answer for United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates HS Code 960899000004: 5 %

The cited published schedule reports 5 % for Ball point pen holders.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

Customs tariff summary

Country
United Arab Emirates
HS / tariff code
960899000004
Description
Ball point pen holders
Chapter
96 —
Heading
9608
Subheading
960899
Reference duty value
5 %
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3, worksheet HSCodeMaster, row 13335

Customs Duty

5 %

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
960899000004
Chapter
96 —
Heading
9608
Subheading
960899

Compare HS code 960899000004 across GCC countries

Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.

Related HS Codes (Heading 9608)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
960810000000- Ball point pens5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960820000000- Felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960830100000- - - Vanishing or erasable ink pens5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960830900000- - - Other liquid ink pens5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960840000000- Propelling or sliding pencils5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960850000000- Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960860000000- Refills for ball point pens, comprising the ball point and inkreservoir5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960891000000- - Pen nibs and nib points5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960899000001Duplicating stylos5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960899000002Pencils for hidden writing with a built-in lighting tool in the pen cover5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960899000003Pencil holders5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960899000005Crayon holders5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960899000006Pen-holders5 %Dubai Customs published reference
960899009999Other5 %Dubai Customs published reference

Data source: Dubai Customs HSCodeMaster v3.3 reference; national exceptions and declaration rules require confirmation. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.