Golf Pencil from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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