Chapter 96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles · Section 20
HS Code 9609.10
Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath
Heading 9609: Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 9609.10
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9609.10.00 | Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | 14¢/gross + 4.3% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 50¢/gross + 30% | gross |
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European Union - CN codes under 9609.10
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9609 10 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9609 10 10 | With leads of graphite | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 9609 10 00 | Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9609.10
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 9609 10 00 00 | Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9609 10 10 00 | With 'leads' of graphite | UK duty & VAT → |
| 9609 10 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9609
The subheadings immediately before and after 9609.10 in chapter 96.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 9609.10.
What is HS code 9609.10?
HS code 9609.10 covers: Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath. It belongs to chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9609.10?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: compound rates. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 9609.10?
The UK extends 9609.10 to 3 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 9609100000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.