Pilot Drafting 2.5mm Colored Orange Leads
Orange colored pencil leads, 2.5mm in diameter, designed for use in Pilot drafting pencils. These thick leads are used for vivid highlighting and fall under tariff item 9609.20.90 as pencil leads other than those for use in the manufacture of pencils.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the leads are imported for use in the manufacture of pencils in Canada
This item covers pencil leads specifically for pencil manufacturing, which may have a different duty rate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the leads are packaged and declared as pencil leads, not as parts of pencils, to avoid misclassification
• Verify the diameter exceeds 1.5mm to confirm eligibility under this subheading
• Keep supplier documentation showing the lead composition for CBSA inspection
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