Tungsten Carbide Ball Point Pen Balls from Japan
Precision-ground tungsten carbide balls used in the tip of ballpoint pens to dispense ink smoothly. These small spheres, typically 0.5mm to 1.5mm in diameter, are classified under HTS 9608.99.30.00 as essential parts specifically for ballpoint pens. They enable the rolling mechanism that defines ballpoint technology.
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
• Verify material composition (e.g
• tungsten carbide grade) with supplier certificates to confirm classification under 9608.99.30.00
• Ensure balls are sized for pen tips (0.5-1.5mm); larger sizes may shift to general parts in 9608.99.80
• Include detailed technical specs in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as mere metal balls under Chapter 81