Gold-Plated Fountain Pen Nib from Japan
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 — 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
• 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