Montblanc Meisterstück Fountain Pen from China
The Montblanc Meisterstück is a luxury fountain pen featuring a gold nib and piston filling system, handcrafted for precision writing. It falls under HTS 9608.30.0039 as a stylograph or other fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tipped varieties. This classification covers high-end writing instruments not specified elsewhere in the subheading.
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
• Verify the pen's filling mechanism (e.g
• piston or cartridge) to confirm fountain pen classification and avoid misfiling under ballpoint pens
• Include detailed invoices specifying nib material and origin to comply with marking requirements for precious metal components
• Beware of sets with refills, which may shift to HTS 9608.99 if including parts like caps or clips