Lamy Safari Fountain Pen from China
The Lamy Safari is an affordable plastic fountain pen with a steel nib and cartridge filler, popular for everyday use. Falls under HTS 9608.30.00 for its fountain pen characteristics, separate from Lamy's ballpoint models. Durable ABS body suits students and offices.
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
• Cartridge compatibility doesn't change classification; specify 'fountain pen' on commercial docs
• Bulk imports require child-safety testing if marketed to kids, avoiding Chapter 95