Erasing Knife for Artists from Japan
A thin-bladed erasing knife used by artists to scrape off ink or graphite from paper without mechanical aid. Falls under HTS 8214.10.00.00 as an erasing knife, listed for precision cutlery in creative work. Typically features a double-edged stainless blade for controlled removal.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Emphasize 'art eraser tool, non-mechanical' in descriptions to align with heading intent
• Test blade sharpness; overly aggressive edges risk 8211 classification
• Source from reputable suppliers with origin certificates for preferential duty claims