Heading 9609: Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels…
Every line of heading 9609 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →
Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9609.10.00.00 | Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | 14¢/gross + 4.3% |
| 9609.20 | Pencil leads, black or colored: | |
| 9609.20.20.00 | Not over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension | Free |
| 9609.20.40.00 | Over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension | Free |
| 9609.90 | Other: | |
| 9609.90.40.00 | Tailors' chalks | Free |
| 9609.90.80.00 | Other | Free |
Exporting this product from the U.S.?
Exports are reported with Schedule B numbers. Heading 9609 has 3 of them. Schedule B lookup →
- 9609.10.0000PENCILS AND CRAYONS, WITH LEADS ENCASED IN A RIGID SHEATH
- 9609.20.0000PENCIL LEADS, BLACK OR COLORED
- 9609.90.0000PENCILS AND CRAYONS, ETC, NESOI
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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