Paper Mate Profile Retractable Ballpoint Pen from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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