Derwent Coloursoft Pencils from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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