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Fountain Pen Breather Tube

Small tube regulating air/ink flow in fountain pen reservoirs (9608.30). Critical functional part, HTS 9608.99.40.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3917.31.00.00Higher: 40.6% vs 20%

If generic plastic tubes

Flexible plastic tubes not pen-specific in Chapter 39.

7304.31.30.00Higher: 75% vs 20%

If metal pipes

Steel tubes/pipes shift to Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Functional description key to distinguishing from generic tubes

• Material certs (plastic/metal) aid valuation