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Staedtler 925-25 Silver Series Drafting Pencil from China

Professional drafting pencil with 0.5mm lead, featuring side-mounted slide mechanism for precise lead extension and retraction. HTS 9608.40.40.00 applies to its mechanical lead advancement system designed for technical drawing. Metal construction with knurled grip for control.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 technical specifications proving drafting precision (lead size 0.3-0.9mm) to avoid toy classification

• Include CAD drawings of internal mechanism demonstrating retraction capability

• Separate drafting accessories (lead holders) from standard mechanical pencils in shipments