Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil from China
Pentel GraphGear 1000 is a premium mechanical pencil with dual-action retractor and 0.5mm lead for drafting. It falls under HTS 9608.40.8000 as 'other' sliding pencils for professional use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Specify professional vs consumer use to guide valuation
• Bundle with cases carefully to avoid set rules
• Ensure no jewel inlays triggering precious metal notes