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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for leads over 1.5mm thick
Dimension threshold determines the specific pencil lead subheading.
If marketed as artists' color sets
Sets of colored leads for artistic use may classify under artists' colors per Chapter 32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include color pigment certifications to distinguish from black leads if queried by customs
• Ensure leads are brittle and not encased to stay in 9609; encased leads may go to 9608
• Batch test for diameter uniformity to comply with 'not over 1.5mm' requirement
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