Cretacolor Nero Pencil from Japan
An oil-based charcoal pencil that delivers intense black tones and is used for smudging in professional sketching and animation. It falls under tariff item 9609.90.00 as an 'other' drawing charcoal pencil, not excluded by Chapter 96 notes which exclude toys or medical brushes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
7%
Import Tips
• Classify the product as a drawing charcoal pencil, not as a cosmetic pencil, to avoid Chapter 33 exclusion
• Provide product specifications to CBSA if the oil-based nature is questioned