HTS heading 9609: Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
Heading 9609 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 9609 at a glance
- 5 rated tariff lines; 4 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Section 301 (products of China): 5 of 5 lines on a list in effect (List 4A).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath, Not over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension, Over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension, Tailors' chalks.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 9609.10: Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath (1 line)
- 9609.20: Pencil leads, black or colored (2 lines)
- 9609.90: Other (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 9609
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9609.10.00 | Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | 14¢/gross + 4.3% | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9609.20.20 | Not over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9609.20.40 | Over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9609.90.40 | Other: Tailors' chalks | Free | List 4A +7.5% | |
| 9609.90.80 | Other: Other | Free | List 4A +7.5% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.
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