9608.40.40.00/Pentel Twist-Erase GT Mechanical Pencil/Japan

Pentel Twist-Erase GT Mechanical Pencil from Japan

The Pentel Twist-Erase GT is a 0.7mm mechanical pencil with a twist mechanism to extend and retract the eraser and a side button for lead advancement. It falls under HTS 9608.40.40.00 as a propelling pencil with mechanical action for extending and retracting the lead. This classification applies to its core mechanical lead propulsion system.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Verify the mechanical lead extension mechanism qualifies under 9608.40.40.00; non-mechanical pencils go to 9608.40.10

• Include detailed technical specs and diagrams in documentation to prove mechanical action for CBP review

• Avoid misclassification as toy pencils (Chapter 95) by confirming adult/office use and lead size (0.5mm+)