Nitram Fine Art Drawing Charcoal Pencils from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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