Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil from United States
The Pentel GraphGear 1000 is a professional-grade mechanical pencil with a dual-action retractor and 0.5mm lead, designed for drafting and technical drawing. It qualifies as a propelling pencil under tariff item 9608.40.00 because its lead is advanced mechanically through a sliding mechanism.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9608400000; Equal To 9608400000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Classify the GraphGear 1000 as a propelling pencil, not as a drafting instrument, to avoid misclassification
• Verify if the pencil includes any metal components that might trigger additional scrutiny under base metal provisions
• Keep records of the retail packaging to support the declared value