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Custom Metal Pen Clip from China

Stamped stainless steel pen clips for attaching to pockets, sold in bulk for pen manufacturers. HTS 9608.99.60.00 explicitly includes clips as parts of pens/pencils/holders. Available in gold-tone or matte finishes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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

• Invoices must state 'exclusively for pens' to prevent classification as general metal parts

• Nickel-free certifications needed for skin-contact compliance

• Bulk packaging optimizes container space for lower freight costs