Platinum-Coated Signature Pen Nib from Japan
A platinum-coated nib for executive fountain pens, providing ultra-smooth ink delivery for signatures. Despite the precious metal coating, the nib is primarily made of steel and includes plastic parts. Under chapter note 4, articles of this chapter remain classified here even with precious metal, as the metal constitutes only a minor constituent. This falls under tariff item 9608.91.10 as a nib of plastics for use in the manufacture of porous tip pens or markers.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
Import Tips
• Verify that the plastic components are essential to the nib's function to qualify under this item
• Declare the nib as a part for porous tip pens, not as jewellery, to avoid misclassification
• Provide a detailed product description to CBSA showing the minor nature of the precious metal