HB Graphite Wood Pencil from Germany
A standard wooden pencil with an HB graphite lead encased in a protective cedar wood sheath, commonly used for writing and sketching. It falls under HTS 9609.10.00.00 as a pencil with lead encased in a sheath, distinct from mechanical pencils in 9608. The wooden casing is whittled to a point for 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
• Verify lead composition does not qualify as mechanical under 9608; include material safety data for graphite leads
• Label country of origin clearly on packaging to avoid marking violations
• Ensure sheaths are wooden or rigid, not plastic dominant