Watercolor Pencils from Germany
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.
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
• 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