Pentel EnerGel Porous Point Liquid Gel Pen
Pens that blend liquid gel ink with porous fiber tips for smooth writing. The porous delivery system qualifies them as porous-tipped pens under tariff item 9608.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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• Verify the pen tip is porous fiber, not a rollerball, to ensure correct classification
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