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Brass Ballpoint Pen Clip

A brass clip attachment for securing ballpoint pens to pockets or notebooks. It qualifies as a part of ballpoint pens from subheading 9608.10 and is presented separately.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China7%β€”7%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico7%β€”7%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States7%β€”7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany7%β€”7%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan7%β€”7%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9608.99.10Lower: Free vs 7%

If imported for use in the manufacture of ballpoint pens in Canada

This sibling item applies to parts for use in the manufacture of ballpoint pens, which could apply if the clips are for assembly.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the clip is classified as a part of ballpoint pens, not as a general-use base metal article under Section XV

β€’ Verify the origin to claim preferential duty rates if applicable

β€’ Provide detailed invoices with product specifications to facilitate CBSA classification

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