Customs tariff code 9609: Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing…
Reference data as at 10 October 2026
Customs tariff code 9609 covers Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
9609 is a heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 96. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9609
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 96MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
- 9609Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
Zu Unterpositionen 9609 1010 und 9609 1090: Hierher gehören die in den Erläuterungen zu Position 9609 des HS, erster Absatz, Buchstabe B) genannten Waren. Zu Unterposition 9609 2000: Hierher gehören die in den Erläuterungen zu Position 9609 des HS, dritter Absatz, Ziffer 7) genannten Waren. Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinieren Nomenklatur (EE) Durchführungsverordnung (EU) 2015/2351 der Kommission vom 14. Dezember 2015 (ABl. EU Nr. L 331/3) (RV L 15/2351) Ein in einer Kunststoffverpackung aufgemachtes Gärtnerset, das folgende Waren umfasst: a) eine Tasche aus Gewebe aus Spinnstoffen mit einer Außenseite aus Spinnstoffen, bestehend aus einer großen Innentasche und vier kleineren Außentaschen, 4202 22 90 b) ein Paar Handschuhe, überwiegend aus Gewebe aus Spinnstoffen, an der Handinnenfläche geringfügig mit Zellkunststoff beschichtet, 6216 00 00 c) eine Gartenschere aus unedlem Metall, 8201 …
1. Zu Kapitel 96 gehören nicht: a) Schminkstifte und Stifte für die Körperpflege (Kapitel 33) (RV E9601A00); b) Waren des Kapitels 66 (z. B. Teile von Regenschirmen oder Gehstöcken) (RV E9601B00); c) Fantasieschmuck (Position 7117) (RV E9601C00); d) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoff (Kapitel 39) (RV E9601D00); e) Waren des Kapitels 82 (Werkzeuge, Schneidwaren, Essbestecke) mit Griffen oder Teilen aus Schnitz- oder Formstoffen; gesondert gestellt gehören diese Griffe und Teile zu Position 9601 oder 9602 (RV E9601E00); f) Waren des Kapitels 90 (z. B. …
Subdivisions of this code
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9609 cover?
Code 9609 covers Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9609?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 9609. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 9609 have?
9609 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9609 sit in the tariff?
9609 sits in this hierarchy: 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9609?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9609. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 9609 change?
9609 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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