9609.90.40.00 - Tailors' chalks
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 25% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9609.90.40.00, specifically covers tailors' chalks. These are marking chalks designed for use in the textile and apparel industry. They are typically made from a soft, friable material such as gypsum, talc, or clay, and are shaped into sticks or blocks for easy application to fabric to mark cutting lines or design adjustments. Their primary function is to leave a temporary, visible mark on textiles that can be brushed or washed away.
Within the broader category of "Other" chalks and drawing implements, tailors' chalks are distinguished by their intended application in tailoring and garment construction, as opposed to general writing, drawing, or artistic purposes. While other chalks in this chapter might be used for artistic pastels or general writing, tailors' chalks possess properties and formulations optimized for adhesion to fabric without damaging it and for ease of removal.
As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories under 9609.90.40.00. Therefore, the classification is finalized at this level, encompassing all goods that meet the description of tailors' chalks.