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Battery-Powered Portable Pencil Sharpener from Canada

Compact, USB-rechargeable pencil sharpener for portability, ideal for students and travelers. Classified in HTS 8472.90.40.00 as a pencil-sharpening machine despite portability. Includes LED light and auto-eject function.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Battery safety docs (MSDS) mandatory for lithium-ion models entering US

Classify as complete machine, not parts, to stay in 8472

Avoid describing as 'toy' in marketing to prevent Chapter 95 shift