Student Ballpoint Pen and Propelling Pencil Pack from Japan
Back-to-school pack with ballpoint pens, propelling pencils, and plastic pen holders. Falls under HTS 9608.50.00.00 for combining 9608.10 (ballpoint pens), 9608.30 (propelling pencils), and 9608.40 (holders). Designed for student daily use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label age-appropriateness if for school use to avoid misclassification as toys
• Declare exact item counts per subheading on entry docs for accurate duty assessment
• Watch for counterfeit branding; provide authenticity proofs for popular student brands