HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9610.00 – Slates and boards; with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed
HS code 9610.00 is the 6-digit subheading for slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed. It is used for whiteboards, blackboards, chalkboards, glass writing boards and interactive whiteboards (passive surface).
What HS 9610.00 covers
This HS code covers slates and boards with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed. This category includes traditional blackboards, modern whiteboards, glass writing boards, and other surfaces designed for temporary marking. These items are fundamental tools in educational settings, offices, conference rooms, and public spaces for communication, teaching, and presentations. International trade involves manufacturers supplying these boards to schools, businesses, conference centers, and retailers globally. Importers typically include educational suppliers, office furniture distributors, and construction project suppliers, while exporters are often manufacturers specializing in display and presentation equipment. Key considerations include the surface material (e.g., melamine, porcelain steel, glass), magnetic properties, durability, and the type of framing used. The evolution of these boards reflects advancements in materials and interactive technologies.
- Covers
- Whiteboards
- Blackboards
- Chalkboards
- Glass writing boards
- Interactive whiteboards (passive surface)
- Magnetic dry-erase boards
- Traditional school slates
- Examples
- Quartet Whiteboards
- Ghent Boards
- Luxor Mobile Whiteboards
- Smartboard (the physical board surface)
- Bi-Office Chalkboards
Codes often confused with 9610.00
Common mistake. Interactive whiteboards with integrated electronic components that function primarily as display devices might fall under other headings like 8528 (monitors) rather than just a writing surface. Simple paper flip charts are excluded.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 961000, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 961000 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $525M 70% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $31M 4.2% of world exports
- 3 Poland $30M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $748M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $120M 18% of world imports
- 2 Philippines $62M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 Germany $55M 8.5% of world imports
World total: $650M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9610.00
Brazil does not split HS 9610.00: its NCM code is 9610.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9610.00
What is HS code 961000?
HS code 961000 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Slates and boards; with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed. This HS code covers slates and boards with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed. This category includes traditional blackboards, modern whiteboards, glass writing boards, and other surfaces designed for temporary marking. These items are fundamental tools in educational settings, offices, conference rooms, and public spaces for communication, teaching, and presentations. International trade involves manufacturers supplying these boards to schools, businesses, conference centers, and retailers globally. Importers typically include educational suppliers, office furniture distributors, and construction project suppliers, while exporters are often manufacturers specializing in display and presentation equipment. Key considerations include the surface material (e.g., melamine, porcelain steel, glass), magnetic properties, durability, and the type of framing used. The evolution of these boards reflects advancements in materials and interactive technologies.
What products fall under HS code 961000?
Whiteboards, blackboards, chalkboards, glass writing boards, interactive whiteboards (passive surface), magnetic dry-erase boards, traditional school slates
What are common misclassifications for HS code 961000?
Interactive whiteboards with integrated electronic components that function primarily as display devices might fall under other headings like 8528 (monitors) rather than just a writing surface. Simple paper flip charts are excluded.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 961000?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 961000 in UN Comtrade data were China ($525M, 70% of world exports), the Netherlands ($31M) and Poland ($30M). World exports came to about $748M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 961000?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 961000 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($120M, 18% of world imports), the Philippines ($62M) and Germany ($55M). World imports came to about $650M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 961000 structured?
HS code 961000 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 961000?
In Brazil, HS code 961000 is NCM 9610.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.