Zebra DelGuard Mechanical Pencil from China
Zebra DelGuard features spring-loaded lead protection system that extends/retracts with writing pressure. Mechanical action qualifies for HTS 9608.40.40.00 classification. Prevents lead breakage during heavy writing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document spring mechanism specifications thoroughly
• Include stress test data demonstrating lead protection function
• Classify uniformly across all DelGuard variants