Automatic Pencil Sharpening Machine from Japan
An electric desktop machine designed to sharpen pencils to a precise point using rotating blades, commonly found in offices and schools. It falls under HTS 8472.90.9080 as a pencil-sharpening machine, which is explicitly listed as an example of other office machines in this subcategory. The device automates the sharpening process for efficiency in high-volume environments.
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
• Verify motor power and blade specifications to confirm classification as an office machine; ensure UL or CE certification for electrical safety compliance
• Provide detailed product descriptions distinguishing from industrial models to avoid misclassification