Find HS Code and trade information for metal pen

Metal Pen

A metal pen is a writing instrument utilizing a metal casing to house and protect its internal components, typically a ballpoint, rollerball, or fountain pen mechanism. The metal construction offers durability, a premium feel, and often a higher perceived value compared to pens constructed from plastic or other materials.

Materials

While termed "metal pen," the casing can be constructed from various alloys, including:

• Stainless Steel: Common due to its corrosion resistance and affordability. Offers a brushed or polished finish.
• Brass: Provides a heavier weight and a warmer tone. Often plated with chrome, gold, or other finishes.
• Aluminum: Lightweight and relatively inexpensive, often used for more utilitarian designs.
• Titanium: Extremely strong and lightweight, but more expensive. Offers exceptional durability and a distinctive look.
• Copper: Less common, but provides a unique aesthetic and antimicrobial properties.
• Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum): Used in luxury pens, offering high value and often intricate detailing.

Purpose

The primary purpose is writing and drawing. However, metal pens are often chosen for:

• Professional Use: Their appearance conveys a sense of quality and sophistication.
• Gift-Giving: Often presented as gifts for graduations, promotions, or other special occasions.
• Collectibility: Certain metal pens, particularly limited editions or those from renowned brands, are highly sought after by collectors.
• Everyday Writing: Their durability makes them suitable for frequent use.

Function

Metal pens function identically to their plastic counterparts, employing one of the following mechanisms:

• Ballpoint: Uses a small rotating ball to dispense oil-based ink. Reliable and widely available.
• Rollerball: Uses a rolling ball to dispense water-based ink. Provides smoother writing than ballpoints, but ink tends to be less viscous and can smear more easily.
• Fountain Pen: Uses a nib to deliver liquid ink from a reservoir. Offers a unique writing experience and allows for variation in line width based on pressure and angle.
• Gel Pen: Uses gel ink, which is a water-based ink with higher viscosity. Provides smooth writing and vibrant colors.

Usage Scenarios

• Office Environments: Signing documents, taking notes, general writing tasks.
• Academic Settings: Note-taking, essay writing, examinations.
• Personal Use: Journaling, letter writing, sketching.
• Art and Design: Sketching, illustration, technical drawing (depending on the nib type).

Common Types

• Cap Pens: Feature a removable cap to protect the nib or ballpoint.
• Retractable Pens: Utilize a mechanism (button or twist) to extend and retract the writing tip.
• Twist Pens: Ink is dispensed by twisting the pen body.
• Fountain Pens: Require filling with ink from a bottle or cartridge.
• Luxury Pens: Often feature precious metal components, intricate designs, and high-quality nibs.
• Stylus Pens: Combine a pen with a capacitive stylus for use on touchscreens.
• Multi-Pens: Incorporate multiple ink colors or functionalities (e.g., pen and pencil).

Metal pens fall under fittings for office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 8305906000: This HS code covers fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal; staples in strips (for example, for offices, upholstery, packaging), of base metal: Other, including parts: Other. This is a broad category encompassing various metal office accessories. The base tariff is 5.7% with an additional 7.5% tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 43.2%.
• 8305903010: This HS code specifically covers fittings for looseleaf binders or files, letter clips, letter corners, paper clips, indexing tags and similar office articles, and parts thereof, of base metal: Other, including parts: Paper clips, and parts thereof Wholly of wire. If the metal pen is constructed entirely of wire, this code applies. The base tariff is 0.0% with an additional 0.0% tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 30.0%.

It's important to determine the pen's construction. If it consists of components beyond solely wire, 8305906000 would be the appropriate classification. If it is wholly of wire, 8305903010 applies.