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Extra-Fine Tailor's Chalk Pencil from Germany

Pencil-shaped tailor's chalk with fine tip for detailed marking on delicate fabrics like silk or chiffon. Though pencil-like, classified under HTS 9609.90.4000 as tailors' chalks per specific subheading, excluding only heading 9608 pencils. Breaks cleanly without crumbling.

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

• Distinguish from graphite pencils by material specs (no lead core) in import declarations

• Test for fabric compatibility to avoid disputes over 'permanent' marking claims

• Package in protective tubes to prevent breakage during shipping