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0.3mm Blue Colored Leads

Extra-thin 0.3mm blue colored pencil leads for micro-writing, used in planners and journals. These colored leads are classified under tariff item 9609.20.10 as they are intended for use in the manufacture of pencils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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9609.20.90Higher: 6% vs Free

If the leads are sold separately for consumer use

The manufacturing use provision would not apply, making this the appropriate item for other pencil leads.

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β€’ Keep records showing the leads are for pencil manufacturing to support the tariff classification

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β€’ Ensure the leads meet Canadian product safety standards for writing instruments

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0.7mm B Colored Pencil Leads

Soft B grade colored leads at 0.7mm diameter for mechanical pencils, available in blue, ideal for artistic sketching. These colored leads are classified under tariff item 9609.20.10 as they are for use in the manufacture of pencils.

0.7mm F Grade Graphite Leads

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