Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920)
Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920) has 9,790 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Mar 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Pencil leads, black or colored is L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC, with 748 shipments, followed by J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER and CRIMSONLOGIC US INC. The leading supplier is HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, with 742 shipments, followed by NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD and ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and TAIWAN, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED → L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC with 387 shipments, followed by NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD → J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER (324) and NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD → FIDELITONE 801 COMANCHE NE (120).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC | 748 |
| J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER | 324 |
| CRIMSONLOGIC US INC | 128 |
| AMAX INC | 127 |
| FIDELITONE 801 COMANCHE NE | 120 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD | 742 |
| NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD | 643 |
| ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED | 406 |
| CHINA FIRST PENCIL CO LTD | 339 |
| JINGYUAN | 322 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 7,826 |
| TAIWAN | 820 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 264 |
| VIET NAM | 158 |
| INDIA | 104 |
| PHILIPPINES | 89 |
| JAPAN | 83 |
| GERMANY | 51 |
| MALAYSIA | 50 |
| HONG KONG | 40 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 3,577 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 2,795 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,284 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 433 |
| TACOMA, WA | 387 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 242 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 205 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 198 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 157 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 124 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 960920 — Pencil leads, black or colored. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Pencil leads, black or colored
Who imports Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Pencil leads, black or colored include L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC, J&J MEMPHIS DISTRIBUTION CENER, CRIMSONLOGIC US INC, AMAX INC, and FIDELITONE 801 COMANCHE NE.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Pencil leads, black or colored?
L OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC is the largest U.S. importer of Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920), with 748 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Pencil leads, black or colored?
Leading suppliers shipping Pencil leads, black or colored (HS 960920) to the U.S. include HAINAN GOLDEN SHELL CO LTD, NEW DEANTRONICS TAIWAN LTD, ELEGANT BEST INVESTMENT LIMITED, CHINA FIRST PENCIL CO LTD, and JINGYUAN.
How many U.S. shipments of Pencil leads, black or colored are there?
ImportDoor has 9,790 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 960920, spanning Mar 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Pencil leads, black or colored imported from?
Pencil leads, black or colored is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, TAIWAN, and REPUBLIC OF KOREA.
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