Fountain Pen Feed Section from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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