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Customs tariff code 9609.90: Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), andere

Reference data as at 1 July 2026

Customs tariff code 9609.90 covers Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), andere. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.

9609.90 is HS subheading 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
9609.90
Third-country duty
See subdivision
Declarable
No
Binding rulings
1
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Where this code sits in the tariff

  1. 96MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
  2. 9609Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks
  3. 9609.90Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), andere

From HS code to customs tariff code 9609.90

HS code9609.906 digits, uniform worldwide

Duty rates and preferences

OriginDuty rateBasis
Faroe Islands0 %Tariff preference
Melilla0 %Tariff preference
Occupied palestinian Territory0 %Tariff preference
Türkiye0 %Customs Union Duty
San Marino0 %Customs Union Duty
Andorra0 %Customs Union Duty
EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods0 %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 of0 %Tariff preference
Ecuador0 %Tariff preference
United Kingdom0 %Tariff preference

Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.

Binding tariff information for this code

FR-RTC-2014-006228Issued by FRValid until 2020-10-13

Présentoir commercial de comptoir comprenant un sticker, une boîte de 12 fusains 5-6 mm, une boîte de 6 fusains 6-8 mm, une boîte de 3 fusains 13-15 mm, une boîte de 2 fusains 22-24 mm, 4 aérosols de fixatifs et une étiquette.

Notes that govern this classification

Pos. 9609

Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die zu dieser Position gehörenden Waren können in zwei Arten vorkommen: A) ohne Hülle oder nur mit einem einfachen Schutzreifen aus Papier umwickelt (z. B. Kreide, Zeichenkohle, Minen, Pastellstifte und Griffel) oder B) mit festem Schutzmantel aus Holz oder auch mit Schutzhülle aus mehreren in Spiralen gerollten Papierschichten (Bleistifte und Farbstifte). Die Zusammensetzung der Bleistiftminen, Kreiden, Pastellstifte usw. ist sehr mannigfaltig entsprechend dem Verwendungszweck. Zu dieser Position gehören z. B.: 1) Griffel aus Naturschiefer oder Pressschiefer. 2) natürliche Kreide in Stücken (durch Sägen oder Schneiden gewonnen). 3) künstliche Kreide auf der Grundlage von Calciumsulfat oder Calciumsulfat und Calciumcarbonat, auch mit Farbstoffen vermengt. 4) Zeichenkohle, gewöhnlich hergestellt durch Verkohlen von Spindelbaumholz. …

Kapitel 96

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 9609.90 cover?

Code 9609.90 covers Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), andere. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.

What is the duty rate for 9609.90?

TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 9609.90. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.

What is the HS code for 9609.90?

The first six digits form the HS code: 960990. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.

How many digits does 9609.90 have?

9609.90 has six digits and matches the globally uniform HS subheading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.

Where does 9609.90 sit in the tariff?

9609.90 sits in this hierarchy: 96 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES > 9609 Pencils (other than pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.

Is there binding tariff information for 9609.90?

Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 9609.90, for example FR-RTC-2014-006228. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.

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 9609.90 change?

9609.90 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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