BIC Intensity Advanced Ballpoint Pen from United States
The BIC Intensity Advanced Ballpoint Pen features floating ball technology for smooth ink in a translucent barrel. It is a high-volume office-use ballpoint pen, correctly classified under tariff item 9608.10.00.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9608100000; Equal To 9608100000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify the pen's tip mechanism to confirm it is a ballpoint, not a rollerball
• Include the country of origin on the product label for CBSA compliance
• Calculate duties using the applicable MFN rate for 9608.10.00