Faber-Castell Grip Plus Mechanical Pencil
Faber-Castell Grip Plus mechanical pencil with ergonomic triangular rubber grip and shock-absorbing lead advance mechanism. The mechanical extension and retraction of lead qualifies it as a propelling pencil under tariff item 9608.40.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pencil is sold with a felt-tipped pen as a set
Sets containing different types of writing instruments may be classified under the principal function.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the rubber grip does not constitute a separate article of Chapter 40; it is integral to the pencil
• Declare the lead size (0.7mm or 1.0mm) accurately on customs documents
• Ensure the product is not marketed as a toy to avoid Chapter 95 classification
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