Kaweco Sport Mechanical Pencil
Kaweco Sport compact 0.7mm mechanical pencil with a propelling mechanism. It is a propelling pencil under tariff item 9608.40.00, designed for portable writing.
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 imported with a cap or clip as separate parts
Parts of propelling pencils are classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the compact design does not affect classification; it is still a propelling pencil
• Declare the 0.7mm lead size accurately
• Ensure the product is not classified as a toy due to its small size
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