Artists' Colored Pencil Set from Germany
A set of hexagonal colored pencils with pigmented wax-based leads encased in lacquered wood sheaths, designed for professional drawing and coloring. These pencils fall under tariff item 9609.10.00 as pencils with leads encased in a sheath, a classification that covers all such writing and drawing instruments regardless of artistic use.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Starts With 96091000; Starts With 96091000; Equal To 9609100010; Equal To 9609100020; Equal To 9609100010; Equal To 9609100020. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the set is declared as pencils with encased leads, not as a 'set' that might trigger other classifications
• Keep the commercial invoice detailed with the number of pencils and their value to facilitate CBSA clearance
• Verify if the pencils contain any restricted dyes or pigments under Canadian consumer product safety regulations