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Caran d'Ache Pablo Colored Pencils from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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