Silver Tailor's Chalk Stick from China
Rectangular silver-colored chalk sticks designed for tailors to draw cutting lines on dark fabrics, easily removable by brushing or washing. Falls under HTS 9609.90.4000 as tailors' chalks due to its specialized use in garment construction. Typically made from calcium carbonate with pigments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide usage instructions or photos showing application on fabric to confirm tailors' chalk status
• Avoid generic 'chalk' descriptions; specify colors and tailor's purpose to prevent reclassification
• Bundle in small quantities per package to match retail sewing supply imports