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Ballpoint Pen Spring Mechanism from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include assembly instructions proving spring's exclusive use in pens

• Anti-dumping checks may apply; verify origin certificates