Gel Ink Rollerball Pen from Mexico
A smooth-writing gel ink rollerball pen with a 0.7mm tip, featuring a plastic barrel and rubber grip for comfort. It falls under HTS 9608.99.60.00 as it is a specialized type of ballpoint-style pen using gel ink, classified as 'other' pens not specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 9608. The pen includes a clip and cap but is not a fountain or felt-tipped marker.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Verify ink type and tip mechanism to confirm classification under 'other' pens, avoiding confusion with felt-tipped markers in 9608.20
• Include detailed component lists (barrel, tip, ink reservoir) in commercial invoices to prevent misclassification as parts
• Ensure packaging labels country of origin clearly, as many are assembled in Asia; watch for antidumping duties on certain origins