Blackboard Chalk Pencil from Germany
A dustless chalk pencil with a calcium carbonate lead encased in a paper or wood sheath, used for writing on blackboards. It qualifies under tariff item 9609.10.00 as a pencil with an encased lead, distinct from loose chalk sticks that would fall under a different heading.
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
• Confirm the sheath is fully encasing the lead to ensure classification under 9609.10.00, as loose chalk would be classified elsewhere
• Provide a product description that clearly states the encased structure to avoid delays
• Check if the chalk pencil meets Canadian school supply safety standards for non-toxicity