Promotional Ballpoint Pen Replacement Balls from Mexico
Bulk replacement balls for corporate promotional ballpoint pens, often available in customized sizes. These spheres are dedicated components that enable the rolling ink transfer in ballpoint pens. They are classified as parts of ballpoint pens under tariff item 9608.99.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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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
• Clearly describe the goods as ballpoint pen parts on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as general metal balls
• Keep documentation on the customized sizes and intended use for CBSA verification
• Consider whether the goods qualify for duty relief if imported for manufacturing under the Customs Bonded Warehouse program