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+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9608.20.00.00Higher: 21.5% vs 17.5%

If including felt-tip markers

Pencil sets with markers classify under complete writing instruments.

2710.19Lower: 17% vs 17.5%

If pure petroleum-based leads

Primarily petroleum products without binders may fall under Chapter 27.

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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