Staedtler Noris Club 511 Mechanical Pencil from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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