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
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
• 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