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U.S. imports of pencils and crayons with encased leads (HS 960910) totaled $17.5M in April 2026, traded with 30 countries.
Importers of Pencils and Crayons with Encased Leads paid $2.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $15.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGraphite and colored-core pencils, as well as wax and oil crayons encased in a rigid sheath (wood, paper, or plastic), are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (9609100000). Brazil is the leading US supplier — a position rooted in its large-scale cedar and basswood pencil manufacturing industry — followed by Mexico and India. Importers should note that the 'rigid sheath' requirement distinguishes these articles from loose leads (9609.20) and from pastel sticks or chalk-type crayons without a sheath (9609.90).
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Customs authorities generally interpret 'rigid sheath' to include wood, plastic, and similar firm casings. A thin paper wrap alone is typically not considered a rigid sheath, which would place a paper-wrapped wax crayon under 9609.90 rather than 9609.10. Importers uncertain about borderline cases should seek a binding ruling from CBP.
Brazil has long been a leading pencil exporter due to its vertically integrated supply chain — combining domestic timber (particularly Pinus and Lyptus species grown in managed plantations), graphite mining, and large-scale pencil manufacturing facilities. This integration gives Brazilian producers a cost and logistics advantage for the US market.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9609100000 | PENCILS & CRAYONS,WITH LEADS IN A RIGID SHEATH | $17.5M | 16.97% | $2.6M |
PENCILS & CRAYONS,WITH LEADS IN A RIGID SHEATH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9609100000 | PENCILS & CRAYONS,WITH LEADS IN A RIGID SHEATH | $2.1M |
PENCILS & CRAYONS,WITH LEADS IN A RIGID SHEATH
158.2K grs
SANITARY PADS, TAMPONS, DIAPERS, DIAPER LINERS ETC
HS 961900
VACUUM FLASKS, OTH VACUUM VESSELS, COMPLETE; PARTS
HS 961700
HAND-OPERATED MECHANICAL FLOOR SWEEPER ETC, NESOI
HS 960390
BALL POINT PENS
HS 960810
FELT TIPPED & OTHER POROUS-TIPPED PENS & MARKERS
HS 960820
VEG MOLDED RESIN ETC CARVING MATERIAL, NESOI
HS 960200
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $5.9M | $116K | -$5.8M |
| Wisconsin | $4.2M | $103K | -$4.1M |
| Georgia | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $6.4M | -- | -$6.4M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $2.2M | -- | -$2.2M |