HS-4 · Heading
9609 — Pencils (not of heading no. 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 9609 when importing products like pencils and crayons, especially those with encased leads. For example, if you're shipping a bulk order of colored pencils packaged in sets, this heading applies.
Choosing between the subheadings can be tricky. If your shipment includes pencils or crayons with leads encased in a sheath, use HS-6 960910. However, if you're dealing with loose pencil leads, either black or colored, then HS-6 960920 is the correct choice.
For products like pastels, drawing charcoals, or chalks, you’ll want to refer to HS-6 960990. This line covers items that are not encased in a sheath and are typically used for artistic or writing purposes.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
pencil imports · crayon classification · pencil leads · art supplies HS codes · drawing charcoals · tailors' chalk · writing chalk · HS-4 9609 · HS-6 960910 · HS-6 960920 · HS-6 960990 · importing pencils · crayons with leads · pastels for artists · pencil packaging · chalk for writing
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Colored pencils in sets with encased leads
- Graphite pencils packaged for retail sale
- Loose black pencil leads for mechanical pencils
- Pastel sticks in assorted colors for artists
- Chalk sticks used for writing on blackboards
- Tailors' chalk used in garment making
- Charcoal sticks for drawing and sketching
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS code for colored pencils?
- How to classify crayons for import?
- Are pencil leads covered under HS-4 9609?
- What are the subheadings for pencils?
- How to import drawing charcoals?
- What is the difference between HS-6 960910 and 960920?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- importing pencils and crayons HS-4 9609
- classification of pencil leads for customs
- difference between pastels and drawing charcoals
- how to determine HS code for art supplies
- pencil packaging requirements for import
- using HS-6 960990 for chalk imports
- guidelines for importing tailors' chalk
- understanding HS-4 9609 subheadings
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What items fall under HS-4 9609?
- HS-4 9609 covers pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks, and tailors' chalks.
- How do I choose between HS-6 960910 and HS-6 960920?
- Use HS-6 960910 for pencils and crayons with leads encased in a sheath, and HS-6 960920 for loose pencil leads.
- What is the correct code for importing pastels?
- For pastels, drawing charcoals, and chalks, use HS-6 960990.
- Can I classify colored pencils under HS-4 9609?
- Yes, colored pencils are classified under HS-4 9609, specifically under HS-6 960910 if they have encased leads.
- Are there specific packaging requirements for these items?
- Packaging should clearly indicate the product type, and for pencils and crayons, retail packaging is common.
- What if my shipment contains a mix of these products?
- You may need to classify the shipment based on the predominant item or consult a customs broker for guidance.
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