White Tailor's Chalk Squares
Square-profile white chalk pieces for tailors to mark seams and pleats on light-colored fabrics, dusted off without residue. HTS 9609.90.4000 covers these as tailors' chalks, separate from school chalks or pastels. Often sold in sets of multiple pieces for professional sewing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in bulk as raw chalk without processing for tailors
Unprocessed natural chalk or crude varieties classify as mineral products in Chapter 25.
If in pastel form for artistic drawing
Pastels intended for fine art rather than tailoring go to the pastels subheading.
If made of molded plastic with chalk-like marking tip
Plastic composite markers classify as other plastic articles, not true chalk.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly as 'tailors' chalk for temporary fabric marking' to distinguish from other chalk types
• Ensure compliance with REACH or CPSIA if containing colorants; test for heavy metals
• Import in consumer packs under 12 pieces to avoid bulk chemical classification
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Tailor's Marking Chalk Triangle
Triangular chalk sticks used by tailors to mark fabric patterns, hems, and alterations with temporary lines that brush off easily. Classified under HTS 9609.90.4000 as tailors' chalks, distinct from writing chalks or pencils in heading 9608. Made from compressed chalk or gypsum powder for precise, non-permanent marking.
Silver Tailor's Chalk Stick
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.
Blue Tailor's Disappearing Chalk
Blue chalk that fades after 2-3 days, ideal for tailors marking temporary guidelines on garments during construction. Specifically classified in HTS 9609.90.4000 as tailors' chalks for its sewing-specific formulation and application. Comes in thin rectangular sticks for precision.
Tailor's Chalk Refill Pack - Multi-Color
Pack of 12 small triangular chalks in white, blue, and yellow for tailors to mark various fabric colors accurately. HTS 9609.90.4000 applies to these tailors' chalks as they are purpose-made for garment fitting and cutting. Compact design snaps easily for dispenser use.
Extra-Fine Tailor's Chalk Pencil
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.
Yellow Tailor's Chalk for Dark Wool
Bright yellow chalk sticks optimized for visibility on black wool suiting fabrics, used by tailors for hem and dart marking. HTS 9609.90.4000 designation as tailors' chalks reflects its specialized textile industry application. Highly pigmented for sharp lines.