Retractable Ballpoint Pen Tip Balls from China
Durable balls for retractable ballpoint mechanisms, resistant to repeated spring action. HTS 9608.99.30.00 applies as core parts of ballpoint pens. Used in click-action pens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
21%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Specify 'for retractable ballpoint sockets' to distinguish from fixed-tip pens
• Coordinate with socket imports under same HTS for set valuation
• Inspect for burrs; imperfections can fail quality checks at assembly