The tariff classification of colored pencils from China

N276765 July 1, 2016 CLA-2-96:OT:RR:NC:N4:414 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 9609.90.8000 Ms. Elenora Grynivetskaya Optimal Way Inc. 9906 67th Rd. Forest Hills, NY 11375 RE: The tariff classification of colored pencils from China Dear Ms. Grynivetskaya: In your letter submitted June 20, 2016 you requested a tariff classification ruling. Photographs and a description of a set of 12 colored pencils were submitted with your inquiry. The pencils are woodless and do not contain lead (plumbum). They are completely composed of pigments in various colors with a thin layer of paint coating the surface. The applicable subheading for the colored pencils will be 9609.90.8000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Pencils…crayons…pastels…: Other: Other.” The rate of duty will be Free. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at https://hts.usitc.gov/current. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Barbara Kiefer at barbara.j.kiefer@cbp.dhs.gov. Sincerely, Steven A. Mack Director National Commodity Specialist Division