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Ebonite Fountain Pen Nibs

Hard rubber feeds and sections for fountain pens. HTS 4017.00.00.00 covers hard rubber articles in all forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+37.5%40.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9608.30.00Lower: 22.7% vs 40.2%

If plastic ball point pen parts

Writing instrument parts primarily plastic classify in Chapter 96.

4016.99.60Lower: 40% vs 40.2%

If soft rubber pen grips

Soft rubber articles classify under 4016.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Distinguish from celluloid or acrylic pen parts

β€’ Declare specifically as 'hard rubber pen feeds' not complete pens

β€’ Include material hardness specifications