Ceramic Ball Point Pen Tip Spheres from Japan
High-hardness ceramic spheres designed for premium ballpoint pens, offering superior wear resistance and smooth ink flow. These balls are dedicated components that enable the rolling ink transfer mechanism in ballpoint pens. They are classified as parts of ballpoint pens under tariff item 9608.99.90.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Confirm with your supplier that the ceramic balls are specifically manufactured for pen tips and not for other industrial applications
• Keep records of the hardness and wear resistance specifications to support the classification
• Consider whether the goods are eligible for duty deferral if imported for manufacturing under the Customs Bonded Warehouse program