Paper Mate Clearpoint Mechanical Pencil from China
Paper Mate Clearpoint features colored translucent barrel with side-advance lead mechanism and jumbo eraser twist retraction. Classified HTS 9608.40.40.00 for mechanical lead extension/retraction action. Popular for students with grip zone.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document side-advance mechanism separately from top-click pencils
• Include color variant specifications for accurate inventory tracking
• Avoid combining with ballpoint versions in same shipment to prevent classification confusion