Pentel GraphGear 1000 Drafting Pencil from Japan
Pentel GraphGear 1000 features retractable pipe slide mechanism and dual-action lead advance/retract system. HTS 9608.40.40.00 for professional mechanical pencil with fully retractable tip. Aluminum construction with clip.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.6%
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
Import Tips
• Provide close-up photos of retractable tip mechanism for customs
• Specify lead sizes available (0.3mm-0.9mm) for drafting verification
• Document as 'drafting pencil' not 'office pencil' for proper use classification