Extra-Fine Tailor's Chalk Pencil from Japan
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 — 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
• 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