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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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