Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen from China
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.
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
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber/ink content tests if blends raise material composition questions
• Use ISF filings 24+ hours pre-loading for pen shipments from Asia
• Bundle in sets under 9608 only if not qualifying as toy sets in Chapter 95