HS code for crayons
The U.S. HS code for crayons is usually 9609.90.80.00 (wax), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wax | 9609.90.80.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9609.90.80.00: Other
What decides the code
Wax crayons are classified under heading 9609 as crayons, specifically in subheading 9609.90.80.00 for other articles of that heading.
- The product is a crayon for drawing or coloring, which places it in heading 9609.
- The coloring core is wax, so it falls in the residual subheading 9609.90 rather than a pencil-specific line.
- Crayons are not pencils of heading 9608, so heading 9608 does not apply.
Common mistakes
- Classifying crayons under heading 9608 as writing instruments is wrong because 9608 covers pens and pencils, not crayons.
- Classifying wax crayons under 9609.10 is wrong because that line covers pencils with leads, not crayons.
- Classifying crayons as toys under heading 9503 is wrong when the item is a drawing crayon of heading 9609.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9609.90.80.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Wax
- CN 9609 90 90, 1.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for crayons?
The U.S. HTS code for crayons is usually 9609.90.80.00 (wax). The first six digits, 9609.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on crayons from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9609.90.80.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.