Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Ballpoint Pen from Japan
Sharpie S-Gel delivers no-smear gel ink through a precision ballpoint tip with comfortable latex-free grip. Under HTS 9608.10.00.00 for ballpoint classification regardless of gel ink. Suited for signatures and detailed writing.
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
• Test tip mechanism; ensure rolling ball, not fiber tip, for correct heading
• Comply with CPSIA labeling if school-marketed pens
• Declare clip/cap parts value accurately to prevent undervaluation claims