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Battery-Powered Portable Pencil Sharpener from China

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 — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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