Historical MFN averages (2023); not current shipment rates. HS6 descriptions use the UN Comtrade Combined HS reference; the original rate nomenclature remains unconfirmed. National special codes require destination-specific verification. No effective date is available. The data review on September 11, 2026 does not update the rates. Reference source.

Nigeria Customs Tariff for HS Code 960830

Pens; fountain, stylograph and other pens

WITS 2023 historical MFN average

Reported average: 20%.

Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.

National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.

Reported ad-valorem range: 20%โ€“20%.

Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.

Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.

WITS observation for this code and year

UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)

WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines

Direct HS code answer for Nigeria

Nigeria HS Code 960830: 20.00% (2023 MFN average)

The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 20.00% (2023 MFN average) for Pens; fountain, stylograph and other pens.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
Nigeria
HS / tariff code
960830
Description
Pens; fountain, stylograph and other pens
Chapter
96 โ€”
Heading
9608
Subheading
960830
Indicative MFN HS6 average
20.00% (2023 MFN average)
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS โ€” 2023 MFN HS6 reference

Historical MFN average

20.00% (2023 MFN average)

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
960830
Chapter
96 โ€”
Heading
9608
Subheading
960830

Compare HS code 960830 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
960810Pens; ball point20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
960820Pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
960840Pencils; propelling or sliding20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
960850Pen and pencil sets; of articles from two or more of the foregoing sub-headings20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
960860Pens; ball-point, refills comprising the ball point and ink-reservoir20.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
960891Pens; nibs and nib points10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
960899Pens and pencils; duplicating stylos, pen-holders, pencil-holders, and similar holders, parts of the articles of heading 9608, including caps and clips12.50% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average

Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. 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.