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
22.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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