Pentel EnerGel Pearl Ballpoint Pen from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide ink safety data sheets (MSDS) for gel formulations during customs review
• Mark origin on each pen or smallest packaging per 19 CFR 134 for consumer products
• Separate caps/clips if imported loose to avoid parts classification under 9608.50