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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3923.50.00.00Higher: 40.3% vs 17.5%

If generic plastic caps

Plastic stoppers or caps not identifiable as marker parts go to Chapter 39.

9609.90.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If pencil or crayon parts

Parts of pencils or crayons use heading 9609, separate from pens.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify material and exact fit for porous-tipped markers in import docs

Bulk shipments require invoices listing part numbers tied to 9608.10 products

Ensure caps aren't imported with complete markers to avoid duty shifts