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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)