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Pen (Without Refill)

A pen without a refill refers to a writing instrument that is either designed to be disposable after the ink cartridge is depleted, or a reusable pen from which the refill has been removed or is missing. This description covers a broad range of products, from inexpensive single-use pens to higher-end pens awaiting replacement cartridges.

Material

The body of a pen without a refill can be constructed from a variety of materials, depending on its intended use and price point. Common materials include:

• Plastic: The most prevalent material, often polypropylene, polystyrene, or ABS plastic. Used in disposable pens and lower-cost reusable pens.
• Metal: Aluminum, brass, stainless steel, or other alloys are used for more durable and premium pens.
• Wood: Occasionally used for decorative or novelty pens.
• Composite Materials: Combinations of plastic, metal, and other materials.

Purpose

The primary purpose remains consistent: to create marks on a surface, typically paper, for writing, drawing, or sketching. However, a pen without a refill indicates a state of being unusable in its current form, or ready for a new ink source. It may serve as:

• A discarded item: A single-use pen that has run out of ink.
• A component awaiting completion: A reusable pen body needing a refill to function.
• A potential crafting material: The pen body may be repurposed for other uses.

Function

When functional (i.e. with a refill), pens operate on several core principles:

• Ink Delivery: A reservoir (the refill) contains ink.
• Point Contact: A tip (ballpoint, felt tip, fountain pen nib, etc.) transfers ink to the writing surface.
• Gravity/Capillary Action/Pressure: Mechanisms to regulate ink flow, depending on the pen type.
• Housing: The pen body encases and protects these components.

Without a refill, the function is absent.

Usage Scenarios

• Everyday Writing: Disposable pens are common in offices, schools, and homes for general writing tasks.
• Note-Taking: Used for recording information in meetings, lectures, or personal journals.
• Sketching/Drawing: Some pens are designed for artistic purposes.
• Signing Documents: Used for legally binding signatures.
• Craft Projects: Pen bodies may be disassembled and repurposed.
• Collection/Display: Some pens, particularly vintage or high-end models, are collected as hobbies.

Common Types (Based on Pen Body Type - assuming refill is missing/not present)

• Disposable Ballpoint Pens: The most common type; inexpensive, plastic body, ballpoint tip.
• Disposable Gel Pens: Similar to ballpoint, but use gel ink.
• Rollerball Pens (without refill): Use water-based ink, often with a finer point than ballpoint.
• Fountain Pens (without refill): Require specialized ink cartridges or converters. More complex mechanism.
• Retractable Pens (without refill): Mechanism to extend and retract the writing tip.
• Cap Pens (without refill): Require a cap to protect the tip and prevent drying.
• Stylus Pens (without refill): Designed for use with touch screen devices (often with a missing/non-functional writing component).

Based on the provided information, the declared goods, “pen without refill,” can be classified under the following HS codes:

• 9608100000: This HS code covers ball point pens. The description includes “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; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609.” It is a ten-digit code, where:

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 08: Heading 08 specifically covers pens, pencils, crayons, etc.
  • 100000: This further specifies ball point pens. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.8¢ each + 5.4%, with an additional 7.5% tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 0.8¢ each + 5.4% + 37.5%.

• 9608300039: This HS code covers fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens. The description includes “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; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609.” It is a ten-digit code, where:

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 08: Heading 08 specifically covers pens, pencils, crayons, etc.
  • 300039: This further specifies fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.4¢ each + 2.7%, with an additional 7.5% tariff, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 0.4¢ each + 2.7% + 37.5%.

• 9609908000: This HS code covers pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks. The description includes “Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks.” It is a ten-digit code, where:

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 09: Heading 09 specifically covers pencils, crayons, etc.
  • 908000: This further specifies other pencils. The applicable tax rate is 37.5%.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'pen without refill' are limited, with only the following 3 found.