Caran d'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils from China
Artist-grade colored pencils with lightfast, water-resistant pigment cores, designed for fine art and graphic design. These pencils are classified under tariff item 9609.90.00 as 'other' pencils, distinct from crayons or leads alone, and are not excluded by Chapter 96 notes as they are not cosmetic, toy, or medical articles.
Duty Rate — China → 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: Equal To 9609900000; Equal To 9609900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the pencils are declared as artist supplies under 9609.90.00, not as sets with other materials that could change classification
• Keep invoices detailing the product composition to support the tariff classification if questioned by CBSA