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Paper Mate InkJoy Ballpoint Refill

Paper Mate InkJoy 100/300/500 refills use low-viscosity ink for effortless gliding in their ballpoint pens. Available in black, blue, and red with medium point, these cartridges are replacement parts for ballpoint pens.

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%

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9608.99.10Lower: Free vs 7%

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

This sibling item covers parts for use in the manufacture of ballpoint pens, which may apply to bulk imports for assembly.

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Tungsten carbide balls of 0.7mm diameter, precision-ground for use as the rolling tip in medium-point ballpoint pens. These spheres are dedicated functional components that enable consistent ink delivery and line width. They are classified as parts of ballpoint pens under tariff item 9608.99.90.

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