Chapter 96 · Miscellaneous manufactured articles · Section 20
HS Code 9609.20
Pencil leads, black or colored
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 9609.20
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9609.20.20 | Not over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension | Free | - | 20¢/gross | gross |
| 9609.20.40 | Over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension | Free | - | 6¢/gross | gross |
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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.
European Union - CN codes under 9609.20
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 20 00 | Pencil leads, black or coloured | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 9609.20
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 20 00 00 | Pencil leads, black or coloured | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 9609
The subheadings immediately before and after 9609.20 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 9609.20.
What is HS code 9609.20?
HS code 9609.20 covers: Pencil leads, black or colored. It belongs to chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 9609.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. 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 9609.20?
The UK extends 9609.20 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 9609200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.