Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920)
Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920) has 10,855 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Mar 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Pencil leads, black or colored is L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC, with 882 shipments, followed by J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER and AMAX INC. The leading supplier is HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, with 742 shipments, followed by NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD and ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, 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/960920-pencil-leads-black-or-colored
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED → L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC with 475 shipments, followed by NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD → J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER (374) and EISEN STATIONERY PRODUCTS TAICANG → L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC (161).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC | 882 |
| J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER | 374 |
| AMAX INC | 148 |
| E L F COSMETICS INC | 137 |
| CRIMSONLOGIC US INC | 128 |
| FIDELITONE 801 COMANCHE NE | 126 |
| LIQUI MARK CORP | 118 |
| DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY | 104 |
| SWIT USA INC | 104 |
| ACME UNITED CORP | 86 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 742 |
| NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD | 741 |
| ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED | 496 |
| CHINA FIRST PENCIL CO LTD | 374 |
| EISEN STATIONERY PRODUCTS TAICANG | 325 |
| JINGYUAN | 322 |
| TWTH EXPRESS CO LTD | 242 |
| SHANGHAI BEUKAY COSMETICS CO LTD | 161 |
| YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN | 146 |
| JENNY | 135 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 8,641 |
| TAIWAN | 942 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 287 |
| VIET NAM | 177 |
| INDIA | 109 |
| PHILIPPINES | 99 |
| JAPAN | 93 |
| GERMANY | 55 |
| MALAYSIA | 51 |
| HONG KONG | 49 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 3,877 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 3,138 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,460 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 481 |
| TACOMA, WA | 426 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 278 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 228 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 224 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 173 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 134 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 960920 — Pencil leads, black or colored. 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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More products under HS 9609
Other six-digit codes in HS 9609: Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Pencil leads, black or colored
Who imports Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Pencil leads, black or colored include L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC, J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER, AMAX INC, E L F COSMETICS INC, and CRIMSONLOGIC US INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Pencil leads, black or colored?
L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920), with 882 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Pencil leads, black or colored?
Leading suppliers shipping Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920) to the U.S. include HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD, ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED, CHINA FIRST PENCIL CO LTD, and EISEN STATIONERY PRODUCTS TAICANG.
How many U.S. shipments of Pencil leads, black or colored are there?
ImportDoor has 10,855 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 960920, spanning Mar 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Pencil leads, black or colored imported from?
Pencil leads, black or colored is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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