Carpenter's Hexagonal Pencil from Canada
Flat-sided hexagonal pencil with thick graphite lead encased in a durable wood sheath, ideal for marking wood and construction sites. It qualifies for HTS 9609.10.00.00 as a pencil with encased lead, featuring a rectangular cross-section for grip with gloves. Often sold in bulk for trade use.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Emphasize industrial end-use in invoices to distinguish from school supplies; include flat-sided design specs
• Use sturdy bulk packaging to prevent sheath damage in transit
• Confirm no metallic components that could invoke Section XV parts