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Hero 3.0mm Black Technical Leads

Durable 3.0mm black leads for heavy-duty technical pencils from Hero. Classified in HTS 9609.20.40.00 for black leads over 1.5mm.

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.

9609.20.20.00Same rate: 20%

If smaller sizes

1.5mm threshold splits subheadings.

8205.59Lower: 16.2% vs 20%

If metal-cutting tools

Hard metal rods as tools in Chapter 82.

9609.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If writing chalks

Chalk-based over graphite leads.

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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

• Specify 'technical grade' to differentiate uses

• Comply with lead content regs for safety

• Package to show loose leads, not assembled