Faber-Castell Black Graphite Pencil Leads 2.0mm from China
These are black graphite leads with a 2.0mm maximum cross-sectional dimension designed for mechanical pencils, providing smooth writing and drawing performance. They fall under HTS 9609.20.40.00 as pencil leads over 1.5mm in thickness, distinct from thinner leads or full pencils.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)
Import Tips
• Verify maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1.5mm with precise measurements to confirm classification under 9609.20.40.00
• Provide material composition certificates (e.g
• graphite content) to avoid misclassification as crayons or pastels
• Label as 'pencil leads' not 'refills' to prevent shifts to parts of writing instruments in 9608