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Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks: > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 9609.90.80.00
Tombow Mono Drawing Pencils
Graphite drawing pencils with break-resistant leads in multiple hardness grades. Classified 9609.90.8000 as other pencils for artistic drawing. Preferred by architects and illustrators.
Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils
High-quality artist-grade colored pencils with oil-based pigment cores for precise drawing and coloring. Classified under HTS 9609.90.8000 as 'other' pencils not specifically covered by heading 9608, distinct from cosmetic pencils or mechanical varieties. These are designed for professional art and illustration purposes.
Prismacolor Premier Soft Core Colored Pencils
Soft wax-based colored pencils ideal for blending and shading in professional artwork. Falls under HTS 9609.90.8000 as 'other' pencils for drawing, separate from writing chalks or pastels. Used by illustrators for vibrant, layerable color application.
Derwent Coloursoft Pencils
Soft, creamy colored pencils for expressive drawing with excellent lightfastness. HTS 9609.90.8000 covers these as drawing pencils outside specialized categories like tailors' chalk. Perfect for detailed illustrations and adult coloring.
Caran d'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils
Lightfast, water-resistant colored pencils for fine art and graphic design. Classified in 9609.90.8000 as non-specialized drawing pencils, not crayons or leads alone. Renowned for precision and archival quality.
Winsor & Newton Studio Pastel Pencils
Square pastel pencils for detailed pastel work and sketching. Under 9609.90.8000 as other pastels for drawing, excluding toy or medical uses per chapter exclusions. Ideal for layering and blending techniques.
Nitram Fine Art Drawing Charcoal Pencils
Compressed charcoal in pencil form for bold, expressive sketches. HTS 9609.90.8000 captures these as other drawing charcoals, not chalk or pastels. Preferred for tonal studies in fine art.
General's White Charcoal Pencils
White charcoal pencils for highlighting on toned paper. Classified 9609.90.8000 as drawing charcoals, outside exclusions like medical brushes. Essential for creating contrast in monochromatic drawings.
Cretacolor Nero Pencil
Oil-based charcoal pencil for intense black tones and smudging. HTS 9609.90.8000 for other drawing charcoals/pencils, not toy equipment. Used in professional sketching and animation.
Goldfaber Aqua Water-Soluble Colored Pencils
Water-soluble colored pencils that function as watercolor when brushed. Under 9609.90.8000 as other pencils, despite solubility feature. Versatile for wet/dry techniques in illustration.
Staedtler Ergosoft Colored Pencils
Triangular ergonomic colored pencils with soft leads for comfortable drawing. HTS 9609.90.8000 covers ergonomic design pencils as 'other'. Prevents hand fatigue during extended art sessions.
Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Colored Pencils
Woodless colored pencils made entirely from pigment and binder for maximum color. HTS 9609.90.8000 as other pencils without wood casing exclusion. Economical for large-scale coloring.
Faber-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencils
Oil-free pastel pencils for precise pastel application and hatching. Under 9609.90.8000 as drawing pastels, not jewelry or toys. Lightfast for professional pastel portraiture.
Lyra Rembrandt Splender Pencil
Water-soluble graphite pencil for wash drawings and tonal effects. HTS 9609.90.8000 covers soluble drawing pencils. Creates watercolor-like effects with graphite.
Tailor's Blue Marking Chalk Pencil
Chalk pencil for temporary fabric marking in sewing and tailoring. Specifically under 9609.90.8000 as tailor's chalks in pencil form. Washes out without residue on most fabrics.