Find HS Code and trade information for 18 colors outline pens

Outline Pens

Outline pens, also known as fineliners, technical pens, or drawing pens, are writing and drawing instruments characterized by their fine, consistent line width and vibrant color options. They utilize water-based or pigment-based ink and are commonly used for detailed work, lettering, illustration, and note-taking.

Material:

• Pen Body: Typically constructed from plastic or metal (aluminum is common for higher-end models). Plastic bodies are lightweight and affordable, while metal bodies offer greater durability and a more premium feel.
• Tip: The core component is the tip, usually made of a combination of metal and a porous material. Common tip materials include stainless steel, tungsten carbide, or felt. The tip size determines the line width.
• Ink: Primarily water-based or pigment-based. Water-based inks are known for their smooth flow and vibrant colors but are generally less water-resistant and fade more easily over time. Pigment-based inks offer greater permanence, water resistance, and lightfastness.

Purpose:

• Detailed Illustration: Creating intricate drawings, manga, comics, and other artwork requiring precise lines.
• Lettering & Calligraphy: Producing neat and consistent handwriting, calligraphy, and hand-lettering.
• Note-Taking & Journaling: Color-coding notes, creating organized layouts, and adding visual interest.
• Technical Drawing: Drafting precise lines for architectural plans, engineering diagrams, and schematics.
• Scrapbooking & Crafts: Adding details, borders, and embellishments to paper crafts.

Function:

Outline pens function by delivering a controlled flow of ink through a fine tip onto a writing surface. The ink is gravity-fed or capillary-action driven, ensuring a consistent line width regardless of writing angle or pressure (within reasonable limits). The fine tip allows for precise control and the creation of delicate lines.

Usage Scenarios:

• Art Studios: Professional artists use them for illustration, sketching, and inking.
• Schools & Offices: Students and professionals utilize them for note-taking, outlining, and document annotation.
• Home Crafting: Hobbyists and crafters employ them for scrapbooking, journaling, and handmade cards.
• Urban Sketching: Artists use them for on-location drawing and capturing scenes.

Common Types:

• Brush Pens: Feature a flexible brush tip for varying line widths based on pressure. Often used for calligraphy and expressive lettering.
• Technical Pens: Designed for precise technical drawing with consistent line widths and water-resistant ink.
• Fineliners: General-purpose outline pens with a variety of tip sizes and colors.
• Gel Pens: Utilize gel ink for smooth writing and vibrant colors, but are often less water-resistant.
• Pigment Liners: Utilize pigment-based ink for archival quality and water resistance.
• Double-Ended Pens: Feature two different tip sizes or colors in a single pen.
• Watercolor Brush Pens: Combine the properties of brush pens and watercolor paints.
• Calligraphy Pens: Specifically designed for calligraphy with chisel or pointed tips.

The declared goods are 18 colors outline pens, which are writing or drawing instruments utilizing colored ink for creating lines and designs. These pens are likely used for artistic expression, technical drawing, or general writing purposes.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 9608200000: This HS code covers ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens. Specifically, it includes felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. Given the description of "outline pens," these likely fall under the category of porous-tipped pens.

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 08: Heading 08 specifically covers writing or drawing instruments.
  • 200000: This subheading further specifies ball point pens, felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
  • Tax Details: The base tariff is 4.0%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 41.5%.

• 3809100000: This HS code covers finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included, with a basis of amylaceous substances. If the pens utilize an amylaceous substance in their ink formulation, this code may be applicable.

  • 38: Chapter 38 covers miscellaneous chemical products.
  • 09: Heading 09 specifically covers finishing agents, dye carriers, and similar products.
  • 100000: This subheading further specifies products with a basis of amylaceous substances.
  • Tax Details: The tariff is 2.2¢/kg + 3%, with an additional tariff of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 2.2¢/kg + 3% + 37.5%.

• 3809910000: This HS code covers finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing or fixing of dyestuffs and other products and preparations (for example, dressings and mordants), of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, not elsewhere specified or included, of a kind used in the textile or like industries. If the pens utilize a finishing agent or dye carrier in their ink formulation, this code may be applicable.

  • 38: Chapter 38 covers miscellaneous chemical products.
  • 09: Heading 09 specifically covers finishing agents, dye carriers, and similar products.
  • 910000: This subheading further specifies products of a kind used in the textile or like industries.
  • Tax Details: The tariff is 6.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0%. After April 2, 2025, the additional tariff increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tariff of 61.0%.