Silver Tailor's Chalk Stick from Germany
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 — 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
• 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