Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencil Set

A set of 48 professional-grade colored pencils in wax-based cores, packaged in a tin box for artists and students. Classified under HTS 3213.10.00.00 as artists' colors in sets, presented in tablet-like pencil forms for coloring and blending on paper. These are modifying tints designed for detailed artwork and illustrations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	6.5%	+35.0%	41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	6.5%	+10.0%	16.5%
🇨🇦Canada	6.5%	+10.0%	16.5%
🇩🇪Germany	6.5%	+10.0%	16.5%
🇯🇵Japan	6.5%	+10.0%	16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9609.90.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 41.5%

If marketed primarily as toys or amusement items for children under 14

Pencils intended for play rather than artistic use fall under Chapter 95 as pencils/toys, excluding professional artist sets.

3213.90.00.00Lower: 38.4% vs 41.5%

If sold individually without multi-color set packaging

Single color or unpackaged forms are classified as individual artists' colors, not sets.

3215.19Lower: 11.8% vs 41.5%

If the set includes drawing inks or inks in pens alongside colors

Mixtures with printing or drawing inks shift to heading 3215 for ink preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the set contains at least two different colors to qualify as 'colors in sets'; single-color packs may shift to 3213.90

• Include detailed packing lists specifying color count and form (e.g

• pencils, tablets) to avoid reclassification during customs exam

• Label products clearly as 'artists' colors' and provide certificates of origin to claim preferential duty rates if applicable

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