Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) (HS 960840)
Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) (HS 960840) has 4,842 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Dec 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) is CHINA KNIGHT EXPRESS CO LTD, with 433 shipments, followed by RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS INC and INDUSTRIAL DE CUAUTITLAN. The leading supplier is FUJIAN JIANGLE FULIN WOOD INDUSTRIA, with 343 shipments, followed by JIANOU LANDESEN WOOD CO LTD and FUJIAN NEW JIAFENG WOOD INDUSTRIAL CO. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at LOS ANGELES, CA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/960840-propelling-or-sliding-pencils-for-example-mechanical-pencils
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) (HS 960840), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is FUJIAN JIANGLE FULIN WOOD INDUSTRIA → RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS INC with 303 shipments, followed by JIANOU LANDESEN WOOD CO LTD → CHINA KNIGHT EXPRESS CO LTD (164) and FUJIAN NEW JIAFENG WOOD INDUSTRIAL CO → CHINA KNIGHT EXPRESS CO LTD (134).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA KNIGHT EXPRESS CO LTD | 433 |
| RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS INC | 380 |
| INDUSTRIAL DE CUAUTITLAN | 125 |
| PENTEL OF AMERICA LTD | 106 |
| CHUNFENGLI TRADE CO LTD | 78 |
| ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS INC | 65 |
| SANFORD L P /NEWELL BRANDS | 53 |
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 51 |
| AUTOMOTIVE STEERING COLUMN LLC | 49 |
| DOLLARAMA L P | 41 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| FUJIAN JIANGLE FULIN WOOD INDUSTRIA | 343 |
| JIANOU LANDESEN WOOD CO LTD | 183 |
| FUJIAN NEW JIAFENG WOOD INDUSTRIAL CO | 138 |
| FUJIAN NEW JIAFENG WOOD INDUSTRIAL | 129 |
| PIONEER INDUSTRIAL CORP | 110 |
| QINGDAO PAFIC HARDWARE CO LTD | 100 |
| BEXUS INDUSTRIES CO LTD | 96 |
| FM LOGISTICS FRANCE | 88 |
| AKILA TECH CO LTD | 84 |
| ZHEJIANG SF OILLESS BEARING CO LTD | 82 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 3,122 |
| TAIWAN | 411 |
| FRANCE | 252 |
| INDIA | 119 |
| GERMANY | 118 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 104 |
| JAPAN | 88 |
| THAILAND | 67 |
| ITALY | 56 |
| SOUTH AFRICA | 49 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,041 |
| TACOMA, WA | 750 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 739 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 651 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 333 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 326 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 239 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 201 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 118 |
| MIAMI, FL | 113 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 960840 — Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils). The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils)
Who imports Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) (HS 960840)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) include CHINA KNIGHT EXPRESS CO LTD, RAINBOW PLAY SYSTEMS INC, INDUSTRIAL DE CUAUTITLAN, PENTEL OF AMERICA LTD, and CHUNFENGLI TRADE CO LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils)?
CHINA KNIGHT EXPRESS CO LTD is the largest U.S. importer of Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) (HS 960840), with 433 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils)?
Leading suppliers shipping Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) (HS 960840) to the U.S. include FUJIAN JIANGLE FULIN WOOD INDUSTRIA, JIANOU LANDESEN WOOD CO LTD, FUJIAN NEW JIAFENG WOOD INDUSTRIAL CO, FUJIAN NEW JIAFENG WOOD INDUSTRIAL, and PIONEER INDUSTRIAL CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) are there?
ImportDoor has 4,842 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 960840, spanning Dec 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) imported from?
Propelling or sliding pencils (for example, mechanical pencils) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and FRANCE.
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