Calligraphy Dip Pen Holder from China

Wooden dip pen holder designed for interchangeable calligraphy nibs, used with ink wells. As a pen-holder under heading 9608, it fits HTS 9608.99.60.00 'other.' Traditional straight or oblique styles for artistic writing.

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

Describe as 'pen holder for nibs' to differentiate from pencil holders

Wood origin certificates prevent CITES issues for exotic woods

Pair with nibs only if entered separately to avoid set classification