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Staedtler Ergosoft Colored Pencils from Japan

Triangular ergonomic colored pencils with soft leads for comfortable drawing. HTS 9609.90.8000 covers ergonomic design pencils as 'other'. Prevents hand fatigue during extended art sessions.

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

• Ergonomic claims require shape specifications

• Color-matching charts boost retail value

• Break-resistant tech declaration lowers damage risk