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Battery-Powered Portable Pencil Sharpener from Japan

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 — 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

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