Montblanc Meisterstück Fountain Pen from Germany
The Montblanc Meisterstück is a luxury fountain pen featuring a gold nib and piston filling mechanism, handcrafted for smooth ink flow. It falls under HTS 9608.30.00 as a fountain pen, distinct from ballpoint or felt-tipped pens. This classification covers traditional nib-based pens that require manual filling.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the pen's filling mechanism (e.g
• piston or cartridge) to confirm fountain pen classification; ballpoint versions shift to 9608.10
• Include detailed invoices specifying nib material (gold, steel) and country of origin for accurate valuation and marking requirements
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as 'ballpoint' which changes duty rates; ensure packaging doesn't imply toy use (Chapter 95 exclusion)