Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other (HS 960990)
Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other (HS 960990) has 5,433 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Aug 2019 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other is WAL MART INC, with 464 shipments, followed by STRYKER MEDICAL and STRYKER 2496 WESTPOINT. The leading supplier is STRYKER IRELAND LTD, with 596 shipments, followed by DAMCO INDIA PVT LTD and DOMS INDUSTRIES LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and INDIA, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. 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/960990-pencils-other-than-those-pencils-of-heading-9608-crayons-pencil-leads-pastels-drawing-charcoals-writing-or-dra
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other (HS 960990), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is STRYKER IRELAND LTD → STRYKER MEDICAL with 376 shipments, followed by DAMCO INDIA PVT LTD → WAL MART INC (251) and STRYKER IRELAND LTD → STRYKER 2496 WESTPOINT (216).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| WAL MART INC | 464 |
| STRYKER MEDICAL | 376 |
| STRYKER 2496 WESTPOINT | 216 |
| DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY | 196 |
| CRAYONKING INC | 102 |
| CRA Z ART CORP | 98 |
| LAROSE INDUSTRIES LLC | 90 |
| OOLY LLC | 79 |
| EXCELLIGENCE LEARNING CORP | 78 |
| PENTEL OF AMERICA LTD | 58 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| STRYKER IRELAND LTD | 596 |
| DAMCO INDIA PVT LTD | 251 |
| DOMS INDUSTRIES LTD | 167 |
| HINDUSTAN PENCILS PVT LTD | 165 |
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 160 |
| CHINA FIRST PENCIL CO LTD | 138 |
| YONGKANG HENGCOLOR ART SUPPLIES CO | 100 |
| DONG A TEACHING MATERIALS CO LTD | 90 |
| YIWU DT SUPPLY CHAIN MANA NORTH SIDE OF CHUANGXIN | 75 |
| INTERNATIONAL STATIONERY CO LTD | 72 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 2,244 |
| INDIA | 804 |
| GERMANY | 764 |
| VIET NAM | 298 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 286 |
| PHILIPPINES | 113 |
| INDONESIA | 112 |
| THAILAND | 112 |
| MEXICO | 106 |
| TAIWAN | 90 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,502 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,311 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,086 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 258 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 215 |
| TACOMA, WA | 203 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 187 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 108 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 105 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 104 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 960990 — Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other. 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.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath (960910) | 11,102 |
| Pencil leads, black or colored (960920) | 10,855 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other
Who imports Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other (HS 960990)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other include WAL MART INC, STRYKER MEDICAL, STRYKER 2496 WESTPOINT, DIXON TICONDEROGA COMPANY, and CRAYONKING INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other?
WAL MART INC is the largest U.S. importer of Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other (HS 960990), with 464 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other?
Leading suppliers shipping Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other (HS 960990) to the U.S. include STRYKER IRELAND LTD, DAMCO INDIA PVT LTD, DOMS INDUSTRIES LTD, HINDUSTAN PENCILS PVT LTD, and HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other are there?
ImportDoor has 5,433 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 960990, spanning Aug 2019 to Aug 2026.
Where is Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other imported from?
Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks, other is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, INDIA, and GERMANY.
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