9608.10.00.00/Cross Century II Ballpoint Pen/China

Cross Century II Ballpoint Pen from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Appraise precious metal content; minor amounts stay in 9608 per chapter notes

• Obtain gem certification if stone inlays to avoid jewelry exclusion

• Use executive gift sets carefully; components may split classifications