Derwent Coloursoft Pencils from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use HTS advisory rulings for high-volume shipments to confirm classification
• Segregate from pastels in shipments to avoid broader 'other' misinterpretation
• Include safety data sheets if pigments contain hazardous materials