Nakaya Piccolo Fountain Pen from China
Hand-lacquered Nakaya Piccolo fountain pen from Japan features urushi finish and jo feed. Under HTS 9608.30.0039 as artisanal other fountain pens using traditional ink flow. Collectible for its customizable maki-e designs.
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
• Certify urushi lacquer composition to avoid CITES issues with natural materials
• Declare custom artwork value separately for accurate duty computation
• Ship in protective cases to prevent finish damage affecting classification