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
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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