Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen Refill Balls from Mexico
Polished stainless steel spheres for disposable ballpoint pen refills, providing cost-effective ink delivery. These balls 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
• Ensure the balls are declared as parts of ballpoint pens, not as general stainless steel articles
• Keep supplier documentation on the polishing and diameter specifications for CBSA verification
• Consider whether the goods qualify for duty relief under the Customs Duties Reduction or Removal Program if used in manufacturing