What is HS code for colored pencils?
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HS-6 · Subheading
Pencils and crayons; with leads encased in sheath
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
Use HS-6 960910 when importing or exporting pencils and crayons that have their leads encased in a sheath. For example, a shipment of colored pencils packaged in a box for art supplies falls under this code.
This code specifically covers pencils and crayons that are not classified under heading 9608, which pertains to other writing instruments. Unlike HS-6 960890, which includes other types of writing instruments, 960910 is focused solely on encased leads.
When considering products like drawing pencils or crayons, ensure they are encased. This distinguishes them from loose leads or other forms of writing implements that may require different classifications.
If your shipment includes items like mechanical pencils or colored crayons in a set, you will likely use this HS-6 code. However, if you have products that are purely chalks or charcoals, those would fall under different subheadings.
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Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Write down material, use, and product form first, then compare nearby lines before you lock the code.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
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