Metallic Silver Drawing Pencil from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare minor metallic content per Chapter 96 note; not jewelry
• Test for light-fastness in artist claims
• Wood sheath must dominate classification