Parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens
Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 96.09. > Other: > Other > Parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens > Parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens
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Products classified under Tariff item 9608.99.10.00
0.7mm Tungsten Carbide Ballpoint Balls
Precision-ground tungsten carbide balls with a 0.7mm diameter, used as the rolling tip in medium-point ballpoint pens. These spheres enable smooth ink transfer and consistent line width, and are essential components in the manufacture of ballpoint pens. They are classified here as parts other than refills, specifically for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.101.0mm Bold Point Pen Balls
Tungsten or steel balls with a 1.0mm diameter, designed for bold-point ballpoint pens to deliver thicker ink lines. These spheres are dedicated components that enable the rolling ink transfer mechanism in ballpoint pens. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Ceramic Ball Point Pen Tip Spheres
High-hardness ceramic spheres designed for premium ballpoint pens, offering superior wear resistance and smooth ink flow. These balls are explicitly manufactured for use as the rolling tip in ballpoint pens. They fall under this tariff item as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Spheres
Specialized spheres tolerant of viscous gel inks, used in gel ballpoint pens for smooth, vibrant writing. These balls function identically to standard ballpoint balls and are essential for the manufacture of gel-based ballpoint pens. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Industrial High-Volume Pen Manufacturing Balls
High-precision balls for mass-production ballpoint pens, meeting OEM specifications from brands like BIC. These balls are supplied to pen factories for incorporation into ballpoint pens during manufacturing. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Precision Chrome Steel Ball Pen Tip Balls
Chrome steel balls engineered to exact tolerances (G25 grade) for high-quality ballpoint pens. These are dedicated components that enable the rolling ink transfer in ballpoints, ensuring precise performance. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Promotional Ballpoint Pen Replacement Balls
Bulk replacement balls for corporate promotional ballpoint pens, often customized in size. These balls are strictly for use in ballpoint pens and enable cost-saving refills during manufacturing. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Retractable Ballpoint Pen Tip Balls
Durable balls for retractable ballpoint mechanisms, resistant to repeated spring action. These balls are core parts of ballpoint pens, used in click-action pens during manufacturing. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen Refill Balls
Polished stainless steel spheres for disposable ballpoint pen refills, providing cost-effective ink delivery. These balls play a functional role in the writing mechanism of ballpoint pens. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.
9608.99.10Tungsten Carbide Ball Point Pen Balls
Precision-ground tungsten carbide balls used in the tip of ballpoint pens to dispense ink smoothly. These small spheres, typically 0.5mm to 1.5mm in diameter, are essential parts specifically for ballpoint pens. They are classified here as parts other than refills, for use in the manufacture of ball point pens.