Plastic Ballpoint Pen Barrel from Japan
The main plastic body or barrel of a ballpoint pen, excluding the ink reservoir and ball tip. It falls under tariff item 9608.99.90 as a part of ballpoint pens (subheading 9608.10), specifically designed to house the writing mechanism.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Classify the barrel as a part of ballpoint pens, not as a finished pen, to ensure correct duty rates
• Verify the plastic material is not a part of general use under Chapter 39
• Provide clear product descriptions on commercial invoices for smooth CBSA processing