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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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