Golf Pencil from China
Short 3.5-inch wooden pencil with HB lead encased in a sheath, provided at golf courses for scorecards. Fits HTS 9609.10.00.00 as a compact encased-lead pencil, not a toy or specialty item. Eraserless design for economical use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify short length and scorecard use on commercial docs; bulk import common, ensure quantity declarations
• Avoid toy classification by noting adult sports use
• Use ventilated packaging for high-volume shipments