Not over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension
Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks: > Pencil leads, black or colored: > Not over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 9609.20.20.00
0.5mm HB Graphite Pencil Leads
Thin graphite leads with HB hardness, measuring 0.5mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension, designed for mechanical pencils. They fall under HTS 9609.20.20.00 as pencil leads not over 1.5mm, specifically for fine writing and drafting. These leads are black and suitable for precision drawing tasks.
0.7mm B Colored Pencil Leads
Soft B grade colored leads at 0.7mm diameter for mechanical pencils, available in blue. Classified under HTS 9609.20.20.00 due to thin cross-section and use as black or colored pencil leads. Ideal for artistic sketching and note-taking.
0.3mm 2B Drafting Pencil Leads
Ultra-fine 0.3mm 2B graphite leads for technical drafting and architectural drawings. HTS 9609.20.20.00 applies to these thin black pencil leads under 1.5mm. They provide smooth, dark lines for precise professional work.
0.9mm Red Colored Pencil Leads
0.9mm diameter red colored leads for mechanical pencils, used in editing and marking. Falls under HTS 9609.20.20.00 for colored pencil leads not exceeding 1.5mm. Perfect for teachers and proofreaders.
0.5mm Technical Black Pencil Leads
Precision 0.5mm black technical leads for engineering and CAD verification prints. HTS 9609.20.20.00 covers these thin-dimension pencil leads. High-quality polymer-bound graphite for minimal breakage.
1.0mm Green Colored Pencil Leads
1.0mm green leads for mechanical pencils, ideal for highlighting and coding. Under HTS 9609.20.20.00 as colored leads ≤1.5mm cross-section. Durable for everyday office use.
0.7mm F Grade Graphite Leads
Fine F hardness 0.7mm graphite leads for detailed illustrations. HTS 9609.20.20.00 for black pencil leads under 1.5mm. Used by artists and designers.
0.3mm Blue Colored Leads
Extra-thin 0.3mm blue colored pencil leads for micro-writing. Fits HTS 9609.20.20.00 thin leads criteria. Great for planners and journals.
1.2mm HB Precision Leads
1.2mm HB leads for fine mechanical pencils, max 1.5mm compliant. HTS 9609.20.20.00 black leads. Suited for students and professionals.