Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils); pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609: > Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9608.30.00
Montblanc Meisterstück Fountain Pen
The Montblanc Meisterstück is a luxury fountain pen featuring a gold nib and piston filling mechanism, handcrafted for smooth ink flow. It falls under HTS 9608.30.00 as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tipped pens. This classification covers traditional nib-based pens that require manual filling.
Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen
The Pilot Vanishing Point features a retractable 18k gold nib and cartridge/converter system for convenient use. Classified under HTS 9608.30.00 as a fountain pen due to its ink reservoir and nib design. Ideal for collectors and professionals seeking precision writing.
Pelikan Souverän M800 Fountain Pen
Pelikan Souverän M800 is a piston-filled fountain pen with a striped celluloid body and gold nib, renowned for its piston mechanism. It qualifies for HTS 9608.30.00 as a 'fountain pen' with traditional ink filling. Excludes ballpoint variants of the same series.
Waterman Hemisphere Fountain Pen
Waterman Hemisphere offers a sleek stainless steel fountain pen with rhodium trim and fine gold nib. Classified in HTS 9608.30.00 as a stylograph-style pen with cartridge/converter. Known for balanced weight and smooth writing.
Parker 51 Fountain Pen Reissue
The Parker 51 reissue revives a classic hooded gold nib fountain pen with vacuum filler. HTS 9608.30.00 applies to this 'other pen' with traditional filling system. Collector favorite for vintage aesthetics.
Lamy Safari Fountain Pen
The Lamy Safari is an affordable plastic fountain pen with a steel nib and cartridge filler, popular for everyday use. Falls under HTS 9608.30.00 for its fountain pen characteristics, separate from Lamy's ballpoint models. Durable ABS body suits students and offices.