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

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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