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Fountain Pen Breather Tube from Mexico

Small tube regulating air and ink flow in fountain pen reservoirs, a critical functional part for fountain pens classified under heading 9608.30. This tube ensures proper ink delivery to the nib. It is classified as a part of fountain pens under tariff item 9608.99.90.

Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada

7%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9608999000; Equal To 9608999000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

Import Tips

• Ensure the breather tube is declared as a part of fountain pens, not as a general tube

• Provide technical drawings showing its function in the ink flow system for CBSA verification

• Consider whether the goods qualify for duty relief under the Customs Duties Reduction or Removal Program