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Mechanical Pencil Sharpener Motor from Japan

Hand-cranked spring-assisted motor that rotates blades to sharpen pencils in desk-top sharpeners. It is a spring-operated motor under HTS 8412.80.1000 for generating rotational force mechanically.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Specify crank-to-spring energy transfer in docs; ensure blade safety guards for compliance; bulk pack to avoid retail set classification