Metallic Silver Drawing Pencil from Germany
Art pencil with metallic silver lead encased in wood sheath for highlighting and metallic effects in drawings. HTS 9609.10.00.00 covers such encased specialty pencils. Pigment includes aluminum powder.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare minor metallic content per Chapter 96 note; not jewelry
• Test for light-fastness in artist claims
• Wood sheath must dominate classification