HS Code 9609
Pencils, Crayons, and Drawing Charcoals
HS code 9609 covers pencils with leads in a sheath, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, and writing or tailors' chalks.
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HS Code 9609 — Pencils, Crayons, and Drawing Charcoals
This code is dedicated to traditional wooden pencils, wax crayons, and drawing materials such as pastels and charcoals. It also includes loose pencil leads and various types of chalk used by tailors or for writing on blackboards.
What's included
- Wooden graphite pencils
- Coloured pencils
- Wax crayons
- Pencil leads
- Blackboard chalk
- Art pastels
What's excluded
- Mechanical pencils → use
9608(Classified as propelling pencils.)
Common examples
- HB wooden graphite pencil
- Crayola wax crayons
- Artist drawing charcoal sticks
- Tailors' white chalk
Frequently asked questions
Are coloured pencils different from graphite pencils?
No, both fall under 9609 as long as the lead is encased in a rigid sheath like wood.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: May be subject to Anti-Dumping Duties (ADD) in the USA if originating from China.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Brazil, Germany
- Top importers: United States, Russia, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Primary code for encasement-based pencils and wax-based drawing media.
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