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Cretacolor Nero Pencil from China

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.

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

Oil content declaration prevents flammable goods handling

Individual wrapping recommended for premium pricing

Avoid mixing with pastels in same carton

Cretacolor Nero Pencil from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9609.90.80.00