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Pelikan Souverän M800 Fountain Pen

Pelikan Souverän M800 features a striped celluloid body and piston filler for large ink capacity. Under HTS 9608.30.0039 as other fountain pens, it highlights German engineering excluding ball or felt tips. Popular among executives for its balance and reliability.

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.

9608.99.20Same rate: 20.2%

If refillable with ballpoint cartridges

Hybrid pens using ballpoint refills classify under ballpoint primarily.

7113.20.50Higher: 22.7% vs 20.2%

If gold content exceeds minor constituent

If precious metals are principal material, Chapter 71 applies per notes.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 20.2%

If plastic parts only, no functional nib

Unassembled plastic components may fall to general plastics chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include assembly diagrams showing piston mechanism to differentiate from cartridge pens

Label precious metal plating (e.g

rhodium) accurately for valuation purposes

Check for preferential tariffs under EU trade agreements if sourcing from Germany

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