9608.99.40.00/Mechanical Pencil Adapter for Ballpoint/China

Mechanical Pencil Adapter for Ballpoint from China

Adapter part allowing ballpoint refills in mechanical pencils, but primarily for 9608.10 pens. Fits HTS 9608.99.40.00 as specified pen part.

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

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Import Tips

• Clarify primary use in documentation to avoid pencil parts heading

• Test samples for customs if dual-functionality is claimed

• Ensure not classified as complete hybrid instrument