Watercolor Pencils
Soluble colored pencils with water-activated leads encased in a wooden sheath, used for blending techniques in illustration. They fall under tariff item 9609.10.00 as encased-lead pencils, even with water-soluble properties, as the classification does not depend on the lead's chemical characteristics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a watercolor crayon without a wood sheath
Watercolor crayons without encased leads are classified under other pencils and crayons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify watercolor pencils under 9609.10.00 as the water-soluble property does not affect the encased-lead structure
• Provide a clear description of the wood sheath and water-activated lead to avoid misclassification as paints or dyes
• Verify that the pigments used are compliant with Canadian regulations for art materials
Related Products under Tariff item 9609.10.00
Artists' Colored Pencil Set
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.
Blackboard Chalk Pencil
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.
Carpenter's Hexagonal Pencil
A flat-sided hexagonal pencil with a thick graphite lead encased in a durable wood sheath, designed for marking wood and construction sites. It falls under tariff item 9609.10.00 as a pencil with an encased lead, regardless of the rectangular or hexagonal shape of the sheath.
Golf Pencil
A short 3.5-inch wooden pencil with an HB lead encased in a sheath, commonly provided at golf courses for scorecards. It qualifies under tariff item 9609.10.00 as a compact encased-lead pencil, with no special classification for its short length or eraserless design.
HB Graphite Wood Pencil
A standard wooden pencil with an HB graphite lead encased in a protective cedar wood sheath, used for writing and sketching. It falls under tariff item 9609.10.00 as a pencil with lead encased in a sheath, the most common classification for such writing instruments.
Jumbo Triangular Pencil for Kids
A thick triangular pencil with a soft graphite lead encased in a painted wood sheath, ergonomically designed for young children learning to write. It falls under tariff item 9609.10.00 as an encased-lead pencil, regardless of the grip shape or target age group.