Felt-Tipped Marker Cap from China
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.
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
• 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