Fountain Pen Feed Section

The plastic or ebonite feed that channels ink to the nib in fountain pens (9608.30). Essential non-ball part, under HTS 9608.99.40.00.

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.

3917.40.00Higher: 40.3% vs 17.5%

If plastic tubing

Plastic tubes/pipes not shaped as pen feeds go to Chapter 39.

4008.21.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If rubber feed made of vulcanized rubber

Material change to rubber shifts to Chapter 40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Material composition (e.g

ebonite) must be documented for valuation

Samples help customs confirm it's not a complete pen section

Avoid bulk plastic classification by specifying fountain pen compatibility