Japan HS Code

HS Code 960840: Propelling or sliding pencils in Japan

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. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

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

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 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 Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. 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 Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 960840 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Propelling or sliding pencils. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 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 Japan

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 960840000

Ball-point pens; felt-tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating styli; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts thereof (including caps and clips), other than those of heading 96.09 > - Propelling or sliding pencils ボールペン、フェルトペンその他の浸透性のペン先を有するペン及びマーカー、万年筆その他のペン、鉄筆、シャープペンシル並びにペン軸、ペンシルホルダーその他これらに類するホルダー並びにこれらの部分品（キャップ及びクリップを含むものとし、第96.09項の物品を除く。） > －シャープペンシル

HS Code 960840010

Ball point pens; felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers; fountain pens, stylograph pens and other pens; duplicating stylos; propelling or sliding pencils; pen-holders, pencil-holders and similar holders; parts (including caps and clips) of the foregoing articles, other than those of heading 96.09 > Propelling or sliding pencils > 1 With holders or caps, made of, or combined with precious metal, metal clad with precious metal, metal plated with precious metal, precious or semi-precious stones, pearls, coral, elephants' tusks or Bekko

HS Code 960840090

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 960840 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9608

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 9608

1 960899: Other : Other $40.1M 2 960810: Ballpoint pens $40.0M 3 960820: Felttipped and other poroustipped pens and markers $34.3M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 9608

1 960810: Ballpoint pens $400.8M 2 960820: Felttipped and other poroustipped pens and markers $144.1M 3 960860: Refills for ballpoint pens, comprising the ball point and inkreservoir $69.3M

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Related HS Code to Japan Propelling Mechanical Pencils (960840)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 960840 in Japan?

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

Is HS code 960840 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 960840?

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