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Staedtler Colored Pencil Leads 2.2mm Red from Germany

Vibrant red colored leads measuring 2.2mm in cross-section for use in clutch pencils, ideal for artistic sketching and coloring. Classified in HTS 9609.20.40.00 due to their thickness over 1.5mm and status as colored pencil leads separate from pencils.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include color pigment certifications to distinguish from black leads or pastels

• Ensure leads are not encased in plastic holders, as that may classify as complete pencils

• Check for lead brittleness; fragile leads might be scrutinized for 'pastel' misclassification