Staedtler Pigment Liner India Ink Pen from China

Staedtler Pigment Liner pens contain India ink with long-lasting fiber tip (archived needle tip option available) for reproducible lines in 12 widths from 0.05mm. HTS 9608.30.00.31 classification for India ink drawing pens used in reprographics and fine art. Metal casing protects against bending.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)

Import Tips

Document fiber tip construction; plastic tips may classify as porous markers

Highlight dry-out prevention valve as drawing pen feature vs writing pen

Avoid 'technical pen' phrasing that triggers Chapter 90 review