9608.99.30.00/1.0mm Bold Point Pen Balls/Japan

1.0mm Bold Point Pen Balls from Japan

1.0mm tungsten or steel balls for bold-point ballpoint pens, delivering thicker ink lines. HTS 9608.99.30.00 covers these as dedicated ballpoint components. Essential for markers and heavy-ink applications.

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%

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Import Tips

• Cross-reference with buyer specs; mismatch in size leads to returns and reclassification risks

• Declare quantity per 1,000 or kg as Customs values them by weight for small parts

• Ensure no lubrication residue violating FDA regs if for food-contact promotional pens