Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens)
Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils); pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609: > Other: > Other: > Other: > Parts of articles provided for in subheadings 9608.10 and 9608.30 (other than balls for ball point pens)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9608.99.40.00
Ballpoint Pen Grip Sleeve
Rubberized sleeve for comfortable grip on ballpoint pen barrels (9608.10). Ergonomic part, under HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Metal Fountain Pen Nib Holder
A metal component that secures the nib in fountain pens, excluding the nib itself. Classified under HTS 9608.99.40.00 as a part of fountain pens and stylograph pens (subheading 9608.30).
Felt-Tipped Marker Cap
Protective plastic cap for felt-tipped and porous-tipped markers under subheading 9608.10. Excluded are balls for ballpoint pens; this part prevents drying of the tip.
Fountain Pen Feed Section
The plastic or ebonite feed that channels ink to the nib in fountain pens (9608.30). Essential non-ball part, under HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Mechanical Pencil Adapter for Ballpoint
Adapter part allowing ballpoint refills in mechanical pencils, but primarily for 9608.10 pens. Fits HTS 9608.99.40.00 as specified pen part.
Ballpoint Pen Tip Cone
Conical metal or plastic cone surrounding the ball tip in ballpoint pens (excluding the ball). Part of 9608.10 articles, HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Fountain Pen Breather Tube
Small tube regulating air/ink flow in fountain pen reservoirs (9608.30). Critical functional part, HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Marker Ink Cartridge Collar
Collar securing ink cartridge in porous-tipped markers (9608.10). Snap-fit plastic part, classified HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Plastic Ballpoint Pen Barrel
The main plastic body or barrel of a ballpoint pen, excluding the ink reservoir and ball tip. It falls under HTS 9608.99.40.00 as a part of ballpoint pens (subheading 9608.10), specifically designed to house the writing mechanism.
Brass Ballpoint Pen Clip
A brass clip attachment for securing ballpoint pens to pockets or notebooks. It qualifies under HTS 9608.99.40.00 as a part of ballpoint pens from subheading 9608.10.
Stylograph Pen Reservoir Housing
Plastic or metal housing for the ink reservoir in stylograph pens (subheading 9608.30). This part encapsulates the ink delivery system, fitting HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Ballpoint Pen Spring Mechanism
Retractable spring for click-action ballpoint pens under 9608.10. This metal part enables the push-button retraction, classified in HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Porous-Tipped Pen Tip Holder
Metal or plastic holder for the porous tip in markers and felt-tipped pens (9608.10). Excludes ballpoint balls; classified HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Felt Marker Barrel Sleeve
Decorative or protective sleeve for felt-tipped marker barrels (9608.10). A non-functional but integral part under HTS 9608.99.40.00.
Stylograph Pen Section Joint
Threaded joint connecting barrel and section in stylograph pens (9608.30). Precision part for disassembly, under HTS 9608.99.40.00.