HTS 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 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has 5 ten-digit statistical numbers. A US entry line in ACE needs the full ten digits, with the quantity in gross or kg.
Check additional duties before you file
- If the goods are made in China, check Section 301 duties under HTSUS heading 9903.88, on top of the general rate, and any exclusions.
| HTSUS number | Description | Unit | General rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9609.10.00.00 | Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | gross | 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 | gross | Free |
| 9609.20.40.00 | Over 1.5 mm in maximum cross-sectional dimension | gross | Free |
| 9609.90 | Other: | ||
| 9609.90.40.00 | Tailors' chalks | kg | Free |
| 9609.90.80.00 | Other | gross | Free |
Common paperwork mistakes with heading 9609
- The invoice shows the exporter's own code. Only the first six digits are shared worldwide; the US number has ten. Check every line against the list above.
- The quantity is in the wrong unit. These lines report quantity in gross or kg, which may not match the invoice's cartons, sets or pieces.
- The packing list and the bill of lading disagree on cartons or gross weight, which can lead to holds and exams.
- The manufacturer's name and address are missing, so the MID cannot be built from the documents.
Look up any ten-digit number, or read the guide to invoice and packing list mismatches.
Check the whole shipment, not one number
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Data: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. Rates are for information only.