Wire Mesh Pencil Holders from Japan
Cylindrical desk organizers woven from fine steel wire mesh for holding pens and office supplies. Often powder coated in colors. Classified under 7326.20.00.90 as other wire articles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm mesh aperture size meets wire definition vs expanded metal sheet
• Separate coating costs in invoices for proper dutiable value calculation
• Provide office supply end-use letters if challenging stationery classification