Nitram Fine Art Drawing Charcoal Pencils from China
Compressed charcoal in pencil form for bold, expressive sketches. HTS 9609.90.8000 captures these as other drawing charcoals, not chalk or pastels. Preferred for tonal studies in fine art.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Carbon content analysis may be requested; prepare lab reports
• Ship in humidity-controlled containers to prevent crumbling
• Mark as 'fine art' not 'BBQ charcoal' to avoid confusion