Carpenter's Hexagonal Pencil from Germany
Flat-sided hexagonal pencil with thick graphite lead encased in a durable wood sheath, ideal for marking wood and construction sites. It qualifies for HTS 9609.10.00.00 as a pencil with encased lead, featuring a rectangular cross-section for grip with gloves. Often sold in bulk for trade use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Emphasize industrial end-use in invoices to distinguish from school supplies; include flat-sided design specs
• Use sturdy bulk packaging to prevent sheath damage in transit
• Confirm no metallic components that could invoke Section XV parts