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| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9608100000 | Doc | 0.8¢ each + 5.4%+37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9608200000 | Doc | 41.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Pens
Pens are instruments used to apply ink to a surface, typically paper, for writing, drawing, or marking. They utilize various ink types and mechanisms to deliver a controlled flow of ink.
Materials
- Barrel: Commonly constructed from plastic, metal (stainless steel, aluminum, brass), wood, or composite materials. The barrel provides structural support and a grip for the user.
- Ink: Diverse formulations exist, including:
- Water-based ink: Popular for everyday writing, readily available, and generally less expensive.
- Oil-based ink: Offers water resistance, permanence, and often a smoother writing experience. Used in ballpoint and rollerball pens.
- Gel ink: Pigment suspended in a water-based gel, providing vibrant colors and a smooth flow.
- India ink: A permanent, carbon-based ink used for drawing, calligraphy, and archival purposes.
- Tip: The writing point, made from materials such as:
- Stainless Steel: Durable and common for ballpoint and rollerball pens.
- Tungsten Carbide: Harder and more wear-resistant, often used in ballpoint pen tips.
- Felt or Nylon: Used in felt-tip pens and markers.
Purpose
- Writing: The primary function, for note-taking, letters, documents, and creative writing.
- Drawing: Used for sketching, illustration, technical drawing, and artistic expression.
- Marking: Highlighting, underlining, and labeling.
- Signing: Legal documents, autographs, and official records.
Function
Pens operate by delivering ink from a reservoir to a writing point through gravity, capillary action, or a mechanical pumping system. The type of mechanism dictates the writing experience and ink flow characteristics.
Usage Scenarios
- Office/School: Everyday writing tasks, note-taking, document creation.
- Art/Design: Sketching, illustration, calligraphy, technical drawing.
- Home: General writing, signing documents, journaling.
- Professional Fields: Signatures (legal, medical), mapping, drafting, and specialized marking.
Common Types
- Ballpoint Pens: Utilize a small rotating ball to distribute oil-based ink. Known for reliability, affordability, and suitability for various surfaces.
- Rollerball Pens: Employ a ballpoint mechanism but use water-based or gel ink, providing a smoother writing experience.
- Fountain Pens: Use a nib to deliver liquid ink from a reservoir, offering a unique writing experience and varying line widths. Require more maintenance.
- Gel Pens: Utilize gel ink, known for vibrant colors, smooth flow, and suitability for detailed work.
- Felt-Tip Pens: Use a porous tip made of felt or nylon to distribute ink. Available in various tip sizes and colors.
- Marker Pens: Larger felt-tip pens with a greater ink capacity, used for highlighting, drawing, and creating bold lines.
- Stylus Pens: Designed for use with touch screen devices, often incorporating both conductive rubber tips and ink-based writing capabilities.
The declared goods are categorized as writing implements, specifically pens. These include various types such as ballpoint pens, felt-tipped pens, fountain pens, and stylograph pens. They are used for writing, drawing, and marking on surfaces.
The following HS codes are relevant to the declared goods:
- 9608100000: This HS code covers ball point pens. It falls under Chapter 96, which includes miscellaneous manufactured articles. The heading 9608 specifically relates to pens. The subheading 9608.10 focuses on ball point pens. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.8¢ each + 5.4%, with an additional surcharge of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the surcharge increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tax rate of 0.8¢ each + 5.4% + 37.5%.
- 9608200000: This HS code covers felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. It also falls under Chapter 96, heading 9608 (pens). The subheading 9608.20 specifically relates to felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 4.0%, with an additional surcharge of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the surcharge increases to 30.0%, resulting in a total tax rate of 41.5%.