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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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