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Zebra DelGuard Mechanical Pencil 0.5mm

Zebra DelGuard prevents lead breakage with shock-absorbing 0.5mm propulsion system. HTS 9608.40.8000 includes this innovative sliding pencil.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9608.10Lower: 17.9% vs 20%

If primary function shifts to ballpoint

Ball point pens take precedence in hybrids.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Tech specs validate advanced mechanism

• Avoid bulk resembling components

• Non-toy certification mandatory