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Montblanc Meisterstück Ballpoint Pen from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Appraise metal plating; ensure 'minor constituent' per Chapter 96 notes

• Certificate of authenticity aids valuation disputes

• Gift box packaging values separately from pen