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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of paper knives, letter openers, pencil sharpeners, and blades (SITC 69651) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Paper Knives, Letter Openers, Pencil Sharpeners, and Blades paid $147K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $977K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Paper Knives, Letter Openers, Pencil Sharpeners, and Blades imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDesk and office cutting instruments — paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, and pencil sharpeners — along with their replacement blades, form a niche but commercially consistent import category serving the stationery and office-supply trade. Pencil sharpeners with replaceable blades are a notable sub-item: the sharpener body and its blade may be imported together or separately, and the classification of the blade as part of this heading (rather than as a general cutting blade) depends on its evident design for pencil-sharpening use. Country of manufacture for these articles is often concentrated in Asian production centers, and Section 301 tariff applicability should be confirmed by HTS line.
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When imported together as a complete article, the pencil sharpener and its blade are classified as a unit under this heading. If the blade is imported separately as a replacement part, it is still classified here provided it is clearly designed for pencil sharpeners of this type. Importers should ensure commercial invoices describe the article accurately to avoid misclassification as a general cutting blade.
An erasing knife is a specialized desk instrument with a narrow, pointed blade designed for scraping ink or correcting paper — its form and commercial presentation distinguish it from general-purpose utility or craft knives. If an article is marketed and designed as an erasing knife, it belongs here; a general-purpose blade that could serve multiple cutting functions would likely be classified under a broader cutlery or knife heading.
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