Gold-Plated Fountain Pen Nib
A 14k gold-plated steel nib for fountain pens, featuring a smooth writing point for controlled ink flow. The precious metal plating is a minor constituent, so it remains classified as a pen nib. This product is a pen nib point, falling under tariff item 9608.91.90 as 'Other' pen nibs and nib points.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the nib is made of wool felt or plastics for porous tip pens.
This sibling item covers nibs for porous tip pens, not fountain pen nibs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the nib as gold-plated steel, noting the precious metal is a minor component, to avoid higher duty rates
• Provide a certificate of origin if applicable to claim preferential tariff treatment
• Ensure the nib is not part of a complete pen for correct classification
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