Manual Desktop Pencil Sharpener from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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