Paper Mate InkJoy Ballpoint Refill from Japan
Paper Mate InkJoy 100/300/500 refills use low-viscosity ink for effortless gliding in their ballpoint pens. Available in black, blue, and red with medium point. HTS 9608.99.20.00 covers these as refill cartridges outside specific pen types like fountain or marker.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Match refill codes exactly to pen models on invoices for audit-proofing
• Use moisture-proof packaging for long-sea shipments
• Watch for reclassification if bundled with pens