Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen from Germany
The Pilot Vanishing Point features a retractable 18k gold nib and cartridge/converter system for convenient use. It falls under this tariff item as a fountain pen due to its ink reservoir and nib design, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tip pens, and does not qualify as an Indian ink drawing pen.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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 9608309000; Equal To 9608309000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the retractable mechanism is not classified as a separate part
• Keep the product description and value for CBSA
• Verify the gold nib is not considered a precious metal component that changes classification