Staedtler Noris Club 511 Mechanical Pencil

Staedtler Noris Club 511 is a metal-body mechanical pencil with 0.5mm lead advance via twisting mechanism. Under HTS 9608.40.8000, it's an 'other' propelling pencil valued for durability in professional sketching.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9608.30.00Higher: 20.2% vs 17.5%

If functioning as a fountain pen with ink reservoir

Fountain pens are distinctly classified under 9608.30, regardless of pencil features.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 17.5%

If for all-metal construction as general metal articles

Predominantly base metal items without specific function may fall under Section XV per Chapter 96 exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include material breakdown (e.g

metal vs plastic ratio) to justify Chapter 96 over Section XV metals

Separate eraser refills in shipments to avoid parts classification under 9609

Certify non-toy status via age grading to stay out of Chapter 95