Manual Desktop Pencil Sharpener from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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