Calligraphy Dip Pen Holder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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