Koh-I-Noor India Ink Technical Pen

Koh-I-Noor India ink technical pens feature stainless steel nibs in multiple line widths (0.13mm to 2.0mm) with a robust ink reservoir for continuous drawing. This product is classified under HTS 9608.30.00.31 specifically as India ink drawing pens for engineering drawings and artistic applications. The pigment ink ensures permanence on various papers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+17.5%20.2%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

9608.40Lower: 10% vs 20.2%

If includes propelling mechanical pencil mechanism

Combination pen-pencil instruments classify as propelling pencils.

9003.19.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.2%

If with optical lens attachment for precision drafting

Pens integrated with framing devices for technical drawing enter Chapter 90.

3213.90.00Higher: 38.4% vs 20.2%

If imported filled with non-India artist's ink

Specialty inks themselves classify in Chapter 32; container pen may follow.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include ink composition analysis (pigment vs dye) in documentation; technical pens with dye shift to 9608.20

Label sets by line width to demonstrate drawing specificity, preventing generic pen classification

Register with CBP for repeat imports to streamline examination of technical specifications

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