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Gold-Plated Fountain Pen Nib from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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