Ball point pens
Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils); pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609: > Ball point pens
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 9608.10.00.00
BIC Cristal Ballpoint Pen
The BIC Cristal is a classic disposable ballpoint pen with a plastic body and tungsten carbide ball tip, using oil-based ink for smooth writing. It falls under HTS 9608.10.00.00 as a standard ballpoint pen, distinct from fountain or felt-tipped pens. Widely used for everyday writing in offices and schools.
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Ballpoint Pen
Pilot G2 features a retractable ballpoint mechanism with gel ink for vibrant, skip-free writing on a cushioned rubber grip barrel. Classified under HTS 9608.10.00.00 as a ballpoint pen despite gel ink, based on the rolling ball tip delivery. Popular for professional and student use.
Pentel EnerGel Pearl Ballpoint Pen
Pentel EnerGel combines liquid gel ink with a fine ballpoint tip for quick-drying, bold lines on translucent pearl-finish barrel. HTS 9608.10.00.00 covers this as a ballpoint pen due to the rolling ball applicator. Ideal for note-taking and journaling.
Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen
Paper Mate Profile offers bold ballpoint ink with a contoured grip and retractable tip for comfortable extended writing. Falls under HTS 9608.10.00.00 as a core ballpoint pen product. Commonly stocked in retail for office supplies.
Uni-ball Jetstream Ballpoint Pen
Uni-ball Jetstream uses hybrid low-viscosity ink in a ballpoint tip for smooth, quick-dry performance on metal barrel design. HTS 9608.10.00.00 applies to this ballpoint due to the tip mechanism. Favored by left-handers for smear resistance.
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Ballpoint Pen
Sharpie S-Gel delivers no-smear gel ink through a precision ballpoint tip with comfortable latex-free grip. Under HTS 9608.10.00.00 for ballpoint classification regardless of gel ink. Suited for signatures and detailed writing.
Cross Century II Ballpoint Pen
Cross Century II is a refillable brass ballpoint pen with lacquer finish and twist mechanism for executive use. HTS 9608.10.00.00 includes this despite metal construction, as ballpoint pens regardless of material. Symbol of professional status.
Fisher Space Pen Bullet Ballpoint
Fisher Bullet writes in zero gravity, upside down, and underwater via pressurized nitrogen ink cartridge in compact brass body. Classifies under HTS 9608.10.00.00 as ballpoint pen technology. Used by NASA astronauts and adventurers.
Montblanc Meisterstück Ballpoint Pen
Montblanc Meisterstück features handcrafted resin body with platinum-plated fittings and black ink ballpoint refill. HTS 9608.10.00.00 accommodates luxury ballpoints with minor metal. Iconic gift for connoisseurs.
Parker Jotter Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen
Parker Jotter offers clickable stainless steel ballpoint with QuinkFlow ink for reliable lines. Under HTS 9608.10.00.00 for ballpoint function. Timeless design for daily professionals.
Sanford Uni-ball 207 Premier Ballpoint Pen
Uni-ball 207 prevents check washing with fraud-resistant ink in medium ballpoint tip. HTS 9608.10.00.00 for secure writing ballpoints. Preferred for checks and finance.
BIC Intensity Advanced Ballpoint Pen
BIC Intensity features floating ball technology for smooth ink in translucent barrel. HTS 9608.10.00.00 standard ballpoint. High-volume office use.
Paper Mate InkJoy 100 Ballpoint Pen
InkJoy 100 reliable ballpoint with optimized ink for effortless writing. HTS 9608.10.00.00 everyday pen. School and home favorite.
Staedtler Pigment Liner Ballpoint Pen
Staedtler pigment liner uses archival ink in fine ballpoint for artists. HTS 9608.10.00.00 despite specialty. Drawing essential.
Pentel Twist-Erase Ballpoint Pen
Pentel Twist-Erase integrates ballpoint with side-mounted eraser in ergonomic barrel. Still HTS 9608.10.00.00 as primary ballpoint function. Versatile for corrections.