Manual Pencil Sharpener from China
Handheld non-mechanical pencil sharpener with fixed steel blade for twisting pencils manually. Under HTS 8214.10.00.00 as pencil sharpeners (nonmechanical), excluding powered versions. Popular for school and travel use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm no moving parts beyond fixed blade to stay non-mechanical
• Test on sample pencils; poor sharpening leads to returns and reclassification risks
• Bulk pack without retail packaging to lower duties if applicable