9608.91.00.00 - Pen nibs and nib points

This HTS classification, 9608.91.00.00, specifically covers "Pen nibs and nib points." This includes a wide variety of components designed to be attached to pens for writing or drawing. Examples include metal nibs for fountain pens, steel nibs for dip pens, and specialized nibs for technical drawing pens. The defining characteristic is their function as the writing tip, delivering ink or other marking substance to the writing surface.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 9608.99, which broadly covers "Other" parts for writing instruments. While 9608.91 focuses solely on the writing tip itself, 9608.99 would encompass a broader range of components such as pen barrels, caps, clips, internal ink reservoirs, and mechanisms for propelling pencils. Therefore, classification under 9608.91.00.00 is predicated on the item being the actual point of contact for writing.

As a leaf node, 9608.91.00.00 has no further subcategories. The classification is precise and encompasses all types of pen nibs and nib points that are not part of a complete writing instrument. When classifying, consider the intended use and physical form of the component. If the item is designed to be a replaceable or integral part of a pen that forms the writing tip, it falls within this heading.