Industrial High-Volume Pen Manufacturing Balls from Germany
High-precision balls for mass-production ballpoint pens, meeting OEM specs from brands like BIC. HTS 9608.99.30.00 due to exclusive ballpoint use. Supplied to pen factories.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• OEM contracts specify grade; include in entry summary for valuation
• Containerize dry to prevent contamination affecting sphericity
• GSP eligibility for many origins—verify for duty savings