Faber-Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils from Japan
High-quality artist-grade colored pencils with oil-based pigment cores for precise drawing and coloring. Classified under HTS 9609.90.8000 as 'other' pencils not specifically covered by heading 9608, distinct from cosmetic pencils or mechanical varieties. These are designed for professional art and illustration purposes.
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
• Verify the pencils are not mechanical or cosmetic to avoid reclassification under 9608 or Chapter 33
• Include detailed composition specs (wood casing, pigment type) in invoices for customs valuation
• Label sets clearly as 'art supplies' to prevent confusion with school or toy products