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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9608.20.00.00Higher: 24% vs 20%

If including felt-tip markers

Pencil sets with markers classify under complete writing instruments.

2710.19Lower: 19.5% vs 20%

If pure petroleum-based leads

Primarily petroleum products without binders may fall under Chapter 27.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide material safety data sheets for graphite content

• Declare as 'refills' not 'complete pencils' to avoid 9608

• Measure and certify max dimension per tube of leads