Pencils, crayons and pastels from India
India exported $50.0 million of pencils, crayons and pastels (HS 9609.10) in FY2025-26, down 5.0% on FY2024-25. The EU's average base duty is 2.7%, before India's GSP preference.
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $50MDown 5.0% on last year
- HS code
- 9609.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
Goods made in India pay a compound rate US import duty. Some rates here are compound, so check the lines below.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9609.10.00.00 | Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks: Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | 14¢/gross + 4.3% | – | – |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of pencils, crayons and pastels
India's exports to all countries under HS 9609.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9609.10 is 2.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the HS code for pencils, crayons and pastels?
9609.10, under heading 9609 (Pencils (other than those pencils of heading 9608), crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals, writing or drawing chalks and tailors' chalks). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export pencils, crayons and pastels?
Yes. India exported $50.0 million under HS 9609.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.