Artists' Colored Pencil Set from Japan
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 — Japan → Canada
7%
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