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Manual Desktop Pencil Sharpener from China

A crank-operated manual pencil sharpener mounted on desks, featuring dual holes for different pencil sizes and helical blades for precise sharpening. Classified under HTS 8472.90.40.00 as a pencil-sharpening office machine. Sturdy metal construction prevents slipping during use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Label as 'office machine' not 'stationery' to match HTS description and avoid reclassification

Provide engineering drawings showing mechanical sharpening mechanism for customs review

Watch for anti-dumping duties on sharpeners from certain Asian countries