Gold-Plated Fountain Pen Nib from China
A 14k gold-plated steel nib designed for fountain pens, featuring a smooth writing point for ink flow control. It falls under HTS 9608.91.00.00 as a pen nib specifically for fountain pens, separate from the pen body. These nibs are precision-crafted for replaceable use in high-end writing instruments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Verify material composition for precious metal declarations to avoid misclassification; ensure nibs are imported separately from pen bodies; provide manufacturer specs confirming use as fountain pen replacement parts