Pentel GraphGear 1000 Mechanical Pencil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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