9608.99.40.00/Ballpoint Pen Tip Cone/China

Ballpoint Pen Tip Cone from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Explicitly state 'excludes ball' in descriptions to match tariff exclusion

• High scrutiny on tip parts; provide metallurgical specs if metal

• Avoid assembly with ball to prevent complete tip classification