Porous Fiber-Tip Highlighter from China
Chisel-tip highlighter with porous fiber for transparent ink marking on paper. Though borderline, as non-marker 'other' pen with specific fiber, under HTS 9608.99.60.00; distinguished from broad markers. Fluorescent inks in multiple colors.
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
• Tip width/material specs critical to avoid 9608.20 marker classification
• Ink safety data sheets required for consumer products
• Test dry-out rates for quality control pre-shipment