Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen India Ink
The Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen is a disposable drawing pen that uses genuine India ink, available with brush or bullet nibs. It is designed for illustration, lettering, and sketching, and the ink is lightfast and waterproof. This pen falls under tariff item 9608.30.10 because it is specifically an Indian ink drawing pen, not a general fountain pen or other stylograph pen.
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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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pen is not specifically marketed or designed as an Indian ink drawing pen.
This sibling item covers other fountain pens and stylograph pens that do not meet the specific Indian ink drawing pen description.
If the pen has a felt tip or porous tip rather than a nib.
Felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens are classified under a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pens are declared as Indian ink drawing pens to qualify for the specific tariff item
• Keep product descriptions and packaging labels ready to confirm the ink type
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