Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils from Mexico
High-quality artist-grade colored pencils with oil-based pigment cores for precise drawing and coloring. They are classified under tariff item 9609.90.00 as 'other' pencils, distinct from cosmetic pencils excluded by Chapter 96 notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Classify these as artist pencils, not as writing pencils, to ensure the correct duty rate
• Keep product literature showing the oil-based pigment core for CBSA verification