Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Point Black from Japan
A classic felt-tipped permanent marker with a fine point tip, designed for writing on various surfaces like paper, plastic, and metal. It uses a porous fiber tip that distributes ink evenly, classifying it under HTS 9608.20.00.00 as a felt-tipped or porous-tipped marker.
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
• Verify ink composition and tip material to confirm porous-tipped classification; non-porous tips may shift to ballpoint pens under 9608.10
• Include detailed product specs and samples in documentation to avoid misclassification as toys if marketed for children (Chapter 95)
• Label country of origin clearly, as markers often face anti-dumping duties from specific origins like China