Stainless Steel Ballpoint Pen Refill Balls from Canada
Polished stainless steel spheres for disposable ballpoint pen refills, providing cost-effective ink delivery. Classified precisely as 'balls for ball point pens' in HTS 9608.99.30.00 due to their functional role in the writing mechanism. Common in office supply refills.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'Grade 316 stainless steel for 0.7mm pen tips' on invoices to lock in 9608 classification
• Avoid mixing with bearing balls in shipments; segregate to prevent Customs reclassification
• Comply with REACH-like labeling if containing trace nickel for allergy disclosures