Luxury Pen Barrel Only from China
Machined brass pen barrel for luxury pen assembly, with threading for nib/section. As unfinished part of pens, HTS 9608.99.60.00 'parts.' Accepts gold nibs but metal not precious principal.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Precious metal assays if gold-plated to confirm minor constituent
• Engraving blanks status keeps as parts vs. complete
• Anti-tarnish packaging for brass preservation