Gel Ink Ballpoint Pen Spheres from Mexico
Specialized spheres tolerant of viscous gel inks, designed for smooth and vibrant writing in gel ballpoint pens. These balls function identically to standard ballpoint balls, enabling the rolling ink transfer mechanism. They are classified as parts of ballpoint pens under tariff item 9608.99.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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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 spheres are declared as parts of ballpoint pens, not as general writing instrument components
• Provide documentation on the gel ink compatibility to support the classification
• Check if the goods qualify for preferential duty rates under Canada's free trade agreements based on the country of origin