Pentel Twist-Erase GT Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm from United States
The Pentel Twist-Erase GT is a mechanical pencil with a 0.5mm lead, featuring a twist-up eraser and a side lead advance mechanism. It is classified under tariff item 9608.40.00 as a propelling pencil, as its lead is fed through a twisting or sliding action rather than manual sharpening.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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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
• Declare the pencil as a propelling pencil with a mechanical lead advance system
• If the pencil includes an eraser, note that erasers are not separately classified but part of the pencil
• Ensure the product description matches the tariff item to avoid delays