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Platinum-Coated Signature Pen Nib from China

Platinum-coated nib for executive fountain pens, providing ultra-smooth ink delivery for signatures. Classified in HTS 9608.91.00.00 as a distinct pen nib despite precious metal coating, per chapter notes. Used in custom pen manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Declare platinum as minor constituent per chapter rules; obtain assay certificates; avoid valuation uplift from precious metals