Pentel EnerGel Refill Cartridge from Japan
Pentel EnerGel liquid gel refills offer quick-drying ink in fine or medium tips for their EnerGel pen series. The cartridges feature a twist-mechanism for easy installation. Under HTS 9608.99.20.00, these are 'other' refill cartridges for porous-tipped or gel pens, excluding marker-style tips.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide technical specs on ink drying time and viscosity if questioned on 'gel' vs 'ballpoint' distinction
• Package securely to prevent ink migration between colors during transit
• Declare as 'pen refills' explicitly, not 'ink products,' on commercial invoices