Extra-Fine Tailor's Chalk Pencil from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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