India HS Code

HS Code 960840: Propelling or sliding pencils in India

Q: Is HS code 960840 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 960840 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 960840?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 960840 in India?

The official source is https://www.cbic.gov.in/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 960840 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 960840 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Propelling or sliding pencils. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 960840 belongs to Section XX: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Heading 9608: Ballpoint pens; felttipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; penholders, pencilholders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609.

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Classification Path of HS Code 960840 in India

Section XX

Chapters (94-96) Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Chapter 96

Miscellaneous manufactured articles

HS Code 9608

Ballpoint pens; felttipped and other poroustipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; penholders, pencilholders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 9609

HS Code 960840

Propelling or sliding pencils

HS Code 96084000

PROPELLING/SLIDING PENCILS

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 960840 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9608

Top India import Product Under HS Code 9608

1 960810: Ballpoint pens $24.6M 2 960899: Other : Other $21.8M 3 960891: Other : Pen nibs and nib points $16.2M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 9608

1 960810: Ballpoint pens $149.4M 2 960820: Felttipped and other poroustipped pens and markers $25.1M 3 960891: Other : Pen nibs and nib points $18.3M

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Related HS Code to India Propelling Mechanical Pencils (960840)

HS Code 96084000

PROPELLING/SLIDING PENCILS

HS Code 960810

Ballpoint pens

HS Code 960820

Felttipped and other poroustipped pens and markers

HS Code 960830

Fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens

HS Code 960850

Sets of articles from two or more of the foregoing subheadings

HS Code 960860

Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and inkreservoir

HS Code 960891

Other : Pen nibs and nib points

HS Code 960899

Other : Other

HS Code 960110

Worked ivory and articles of ivory

HS Code 960190

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 960840 in India?

HS code 960840 covers Propelling or sliding pencils in India. It sits in Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles), Heading 9608 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 960840 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 960840?

Where can I officially look up HS code 960840 in India?