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
12.5%
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
• 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