Pentel Ain Stein 2.0mm Blue Colored Leads from Japan
Premium blue colored leads with 2.0mm thickness for mechanical pencils, break-resistant for everyday use. Under HTS 9609.20.40.00 for colored pencil leads over 1.5mm.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for water-solubility; soluble leads may be seen as chalks
• Use HTS-specific invoices labeling 'pencil leads >1.5mm'