Industrial High-Volume Pen Manufacturing Balls from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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