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Plastic Pencil Sharpeners

Manual desk pencil sharpeners with plastic bodies and blades for school and office sharpening of graphite pencils. They qualify under HTS 3926.10.00.00 as essential plastic school supplies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8214.10.00.00Lower: 14.2% vs 15.3%

If metal body with plastic accents

Predominantly metal sharpeners are paper knives/cutters in Chapter 82.

8467.91.01.00Higher: 17.5% vs 15.3%

If electric or industrial models

Powered sharpeners become tools for working materials in Chapter 84.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 15.3%

If large capacity for workshops

Non-school/office sharpeners fall to general plastic articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document blade material separately; excessive metal may reclassify under tools

Specify manual operation and end-use for students/offices to avoid tool headings

Batch imports by color/size to streamline customs review under office supplies