0.7mm Tungsten Carbide Ballpoint Balls from Japan
Standard 0.7mm diameter tungsten carbide balls for medium-point ballpoint pens, ensuring consistent line width. Specifically classified in HTS 9608.99.30.00 as balls integral to ballpoint pen operation. Widely used in everyday writing instruments.
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
• Label shipments by exact diameter (0.5/0.7/1.0mm) as size determines use and classification
• Use HTS advisory rulings for custom sizes to preempt disputes
• Source from certified suppliers to avoid counterfeits mislabeled as pen-grade