Find HS Code and trade information for craft pen

Craft Pen

A craft pen is a writing and drawing instrument used in various artistic and decorative applications, differing from standard pens primarily in the type of ink, tip variety, and intended use. They are commonly employed in crafting, scrapbooking, calligraphy, illustration, and detailed artwork.

Material

Craft pens are constructed from a range of materials, influencing their cost, durability, and feel.

• Plastic: Common for the pen body, offering affordability and a wide range of colors.
• Metal: Often used for higher-end pens, providing weight, balance, and a premium feel. Aluminum and stainless steel are frequent choices.
• Wood: Used primarily for calligraphy pens and some specialized brush pens, offering a traditional aesthetic and comfortable grip.
• Ink: The ink composition varies significantly based on the pen's purpose. Common ink types include:
  • Acrylic Ink: Opaque, water-resistant when dry, suitable for a variety of surfaces.
  • India Ink: Permanent, waterproof, and lightfast, often used for detailed line work and illustration.
  • Gel Ink: Smooth-flowing, available in a wide range of colors and effects (glitter, metallic).
  • Pigment Ink: Lightfast and water-resistant, offering archival quality.
  • Calligraphy Ink: Formulated for specific calligraphy styles, with varying viscosity and flow properties.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a craft pen is to provide a controlled and precise application of ink for creative projects. This includes:

• Drawing & Illustration: Creating detailed artwork, sketching, and line drawings.
• Calligraphy & Hand Lettering: Producing elegant and decorative lettering.
• Scrapbooking & Card Making: Adding embellishments, borders, and personalized details.
• Journaling & Decorative Writing: Enhancing journals, planners, and personal correspondence.
• DIY Projects: Customizing items, creating patterns, and adding artistic touches to various surfaces.

Function

Craft pens function by delivering ink from a reservoir to a tip, which transfers the ink onto a surface. The specific function is determined by the tip type and ink properties:

• Fine Point: For detailed line work, intricate designs, and precise writing.
• Brush Tip: Allows for varying line widths and expressive strokes, ideal for calligraphy and brush lettering.
• Chisel Tip: Creates broad and narrow lines, suitable for calligraphy and bold lettering.
• Technical Tip: Provides consistent line width and precise control, used for architectural drawings and technical illustrations.
• Dual Tip: Offers multiple tip sizes or types in a single pen, providing versatility.

Usage Scenarios

• Paper Crafts: Card making, scrapbooking, journaling, origami, and paper cutting.
• Art & Design: Illustration, calligraphy, sketching, painting, and mixed media artwork.
• DIY & Customization: Decorating mugs, fabrics, wood, and other surfaces.
• Event Planning: Creating invitations, place cards, and decorative signage.
• Educational Purposes: Calligraphy practice, art classes, and creative writing exercises.

Common Types

• Calligraphy Pens: Specifically designed for calligraphy, with varying nib sizes and shapes for different styles (e.g., pointed pen, broad edge pen).
• Brush Pens: Feature a flexible brush tip for creating varying line widths and expressive strokes.
• Fineliners: Provide consistent fine lines, ideal for detailed work and outlining.
• Gel Pens: Offer smooth-flowing ink in a wide range of colors and effects.
• Metallic Pens: Deliver metallic ink for adding shimmer and shine.
• Permanent Markers (often categorized as craft pens): Waterproof and lightfast, suitable for various surfaces.
• Dual Brush Pens: Feature a brush tip on one end and a fineliner tip on the other.
• Technical Pens: Precise and consistent line width, used for architectural drawings and illustrations.

The declared goods, “craft pen,” fall under the category of writing or drawing instruments. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:

• 9608300031: This HS code covers ball point pens, felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers, fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens, duplicating styli, propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils), pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders, and parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609, specifically for Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens India ink drawing pens. The tax rate is a base tariff of 0.4¢ each + 2.7%, with an additional 7.5% surtax, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tax rate of 0.4¢ each + 2.7% + 37.5%.

• 9608300039: This HS code also covers ball point pens, felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers, fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens, duplicating styli, propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils), pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders, and parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609, but categorized as Other. The tax rate structure is identical to 9608300031: a base tariff of 0.4¢ each + 2.7%, with an additional 7.5% surtax, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, for a total tax rate of 0.4¢ each + 2.7% + 37.5%.

Note: Both HS codes 9608300031 and 9608300039 apply to fountain pens, stylograph pens, and other pens. The distinction lies in whether the pen is specifically an India ink drawing pen (9608300031) or categorized as 'Other' (9608300039).

Regarding HS code 9608300031 and 9608300039: Please note the base tariff of 0.4¢ each applies to each individual pen. Additionally, a 7.5% surtax is currently in effect, which will increase to 30% after April 2, 2025.