Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set
A set of high-quality colored pencils with wax-based cores in wooden casings, designed for artists and illustrators. These pencils are used for drawing and coloring, and are considered artists' colours in a solid form similar to tablets, as covered by tariff item 3213.90.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pencils are marketed primarily for general writing or school use
Pencils for writing or drawing, when not specifically artists' colours, may be classified as pencils under chapter 96.
If the product were in liquid or powder form in jars, bottles, or tins
Water colours in liquid or powder form are specifically classified under this sibling tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the pencils are classified as artists' colours, not as writing instruments (which fall under a different chapter)
• Declare the set's value accurately, including any cases or packaging, to avoid CBSA reassessment
• Keep records of the product's intended use (artistic) in case of a classification review
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