Yellow Tailor's Chalk for Dark Wool from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Include fabric swatch tests showing visibility on wool to support classification
• Monitor pigment import restrictions under colorant regulations like AZO dyes
• Sell in professional packs for tailors vs. craft stores to maintain tariff status