Brass Ballpoint Pen Clip from China
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.
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
Import Tips
• Demonstrate clip design matches standard ballpoint pen models via photos or CAD files
• Check for precious metal content, as it may affect duty but stays in 9608 per chapter notes