Manual Desktop Pencil Sharpener from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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