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Caran d'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Batch test for lead breakage rates to ensure proper packaging declarations

Label country of wood origin if from restricted species

Combine with invoice photos for visual customs verification