Tailor's Chalk Holder with Chalk

Metal or plastic dispenser containing replaceable tailor's chalk sticks for clean, controlled marking. The chalk component determines HTS 9609.90.4000 classification as tailors' chalks; holder is incidental. Prevents hand staining during extended use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9609.90Same rate: 17.5%

If mechanical pencil mechanism without chalk

Empty mechanical pencils for chalk insertion classify separately.

7326.90.86Higher: 37.9% vs 17.5%

If metal holder imported without chalk

Standalone metal articles for office/sewing use in base metals chapter.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If plastic holder alone

Plastic dispensers without chalk content shift to Chapter 39 per exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Declare as 'tailors' chalk with holder'; value holder separately if >20% cost

β€’ Ensure holder doesn't qualify as 'parts of general use' under plastics/metals exclusion

β€’ Provide assembly instructions if holder requires user insertion of chalk

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