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Other pen nibs

Pen nibs and nib points, other than gold or iridium-tipped

NO PGA · STANDARD CUSTOMS PROCEDURE

HSN 9608 91 30 (Other pen nibs) is not covered by a Bureau of Indian Standards Quality Control Order and carries no Partner Government Agency clearance requirement at the tariff-line level. Import follows the standard customs procedure: Importer-Exporter Code, bill of entry, commercial invoice, packing list. Other parts and components classified under Chapter 96 — such as complete writing instruments or specific nib assemblies classified to a more precise tariff line — may carry distinct compliance requirements depending on material composition and end use.

No partner government agency notification covers this tariff line.
A word of counsel

The absence of compliance at this tariff line applies specifically to other pen nibs and nib points; complete writing instruments under Chapter 96 and metal tips or points incorporating precious metals may attract different classification outcomes on customs examination. A re-classification by customs to a more specific tariff line triggers retrospective compliance, including detention pending resolution. Confirm the precise material composition and functional description of the nib against the customs tariff before relying on the absence of compliance here.

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Frequently asked
Does HSN 9608 91 30 require any pre-import registration?
A valid Importer-Exporter Code is required for any commercial import; no product-specific registration applies to this tariff line.
What changes if the pen nibs are part of a complete writing instrument or assembly?
Complete writing instruments and certain pen assemblies are classified to distinct tariff lines within Chapter 96 and may attract compliance requirements not applicable to loose nib components.
Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / DGFT / Indian Customs CUSDATA.
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