Montblanc Meisterstück Fountain Pen from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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)