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Pilot Fineliner Porous Point Pen 0.7mm Black

Precision porous-point pens with 0.7mm fiber tips for smooth, skip-free writing on paper and non-porous surfaces. As a porous-tipped pen, it aligns with HTS 9608.20.00.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4%+20.0%24%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9608.30.00Lower: 22.7% vs 24%

If featuring a fountain or stylograph nib

Fountain pens use nibs with liquid ink flow, separate from porous fiber tips.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 24%

If for plastic pen bodies imported without tips or ink

Unassembled plastic parts may classify under Chapter 39 plastics if not specific to pens.

9017.90.01Lower: 12.5% vs 24%

If specialized for technical drawing

Chapter 96 excludes Chapter 90 articles like drawing pens.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document tip porosity via technical specs; felt-like tips distinguish from ballpoints

β€’ Bundle with retail packaging to affirm finished good status over parts

β€’ Monitor for origin-specific duties, as Japanese brands like Pilot may have preferences