India to USA trade data · HS 9609
Exporting Pencils & Crayons from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $30M of pencils & crayons (HS 9609) from India, 10.8% of all US imports of this product, making India the 4th largest supplier of 47 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $30M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -8.5%
- India's rank
- 4th of 47
- Share of US imports
- 10.8%
- Average duty paid
- 18%
- Shipped by sea
- 100%
Five-year trend
US imports of pencils & crayons from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $22.5M, down 8.5% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with pencils & crayons
US imports of HS 9609 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 47 countries: $278M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $73.9M | 26.6% |
| 2. Brazil | $61.7M | 22.2% |
| 3. Mexico | $34.5M | 12.4% |
| 4. India | $30M | 10.8% |
| 5. Vietnam | $16.9M | 6.1% |
| 6. Philippines | $11.5M | 4.1% |
| 7. Indonesia | $10.9M | 3.9% |
| 8. Thailand | $8.3M | 3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for pencils & crayons from India
Top US ports for HS 9609 imports from India by value, 2025. 100% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $8.3M | 27.8% |
| Newark, NJ | $8M | 26.5% |
| Savannah, GA | $4.7M | 15.6% |
| Houston, TX | $3.6M | 12.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $3.2M | 10.5% |
| Charleston, SC | $1.4M | 4.6% |
US duty
Duty paid on pencils & crayons from India
Across all HS 9609 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 18% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 18.5% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Pencils & Crayons from India to the USA: FAQs
How much pencils & crayons does the US import from India?
$30M in 2025 (HS 9609), which made India the 4th largest supplier of 47 countries with 10.8% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $22.5M, down 8.5% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for pencils & crayons in the US market?
China (26.6%), Brazil (22.2%), Mexico (12.4%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on pencils & crayons from India?
On average, the duty paid was 18% of the value of pencils & crayons from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (18.5% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 9609: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive pencils & crayons from India?
Norfolk-Newport News, VA (27.8%), Newark, NJ (26.5%), Savannah, GA (15.6%) took the most by value in 2025. About 100% arrived by sea.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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