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Zebra Sarasa Refill

A Rapid Dry Ink refill for Zebra Sarasa gel pens, with a medium black ink and 0.5mm ball point reservoir. It is a ballpoint refill with a ball tip construction, classifiable under this tariff item.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%—7%
🇲🇽Mexico7%—7%
🇺🇸United States7%—7%
🇩🇪Germany7%—7%
🇯🇵Japan7%—7%
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  • HC

    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 9608609000; Equal To 9608609000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

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9608.60.10Lower: Free vs 7%

If imported for use in the manufacture of ballpoint pens

This item covers refills used in manufacturing.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the refill is classified as a ballpoint refill, not a gel pen

• Keep documentation on the ball tip construction to support the HS code

• Consider using a customs broker for large shipments to ensure accurate declaration

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