Metal Fountain Pen Nib Holder from China
A metal component that secures the nib in fountain pens, excluding the nib itself. Classified under HTS 9608.99.40.00 as a part of fountain pens and stylograph pens (subheading 9608.30).
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include manufacturer specs confirming compatibility only with fountain pens
• Label shipments clearly as 'pen parts' to prevent mixing with general metal parts
• Avoid classifying with nibs, as assemblies may fall under complete pens