Retractable Ballpoint Pen Tip Balls from Mexico
Durable balls for retractable ballpoint mechanisms, resistant to repeated spring action. These spheres are core parts of ballpoint pens, enabling the rolling ink transfer mechanism. They are classified as parts of ballpoint pens under tariff item 9608.99.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide 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
• Verify that the balls are not classified as springs or other mechanical parts under chapter 73 or 84
• Provide documentation on the durability specifications to support the classification as pen parts
• Check if the goods qualify for preferential duty rates under Canada's free trade agreements