Product classification
HS code for Pencil erasers: 4016.92
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber.
Classification of pencil erasers under HS 4016.92
Pencil erasers are classified under HS code 4016.92, which specifically covers erasers made of vulcanized rubber (other than hard rubber). The classification is determined by the material composition and the intended function of the article. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), products are classified based on their constituent material when a specific heading exists for that material and use. Since these erasers are primarily composed of non-cellular, vulcanized rubber, they fall under Chapter 40. This heading includes both the small erasers intended to be attached to the ends of pencils (often referred to as eraser tips or ferrules) and standalone block erasers used for manual correction of graphite marks. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the rubber is natural or synthetic, provided it has been vulcanized to achieve the necessary elasticity and abrasive qualities required for erasing.
- Covers
- Standard rectangular rubber block erasers
- Pencil-top erasers (cap erasers)
- Novelty shaped erasers made of vulcanized rubber
- Kneaded rubber erasers for charcoal and graphite
- Vinyl-based erasers that mimic rubber properties
- Also under 4016.92
- Staedtler Mars Plastic
- Faber-Castell Eraser
- Pentel Hi-Polymer
- Paper Mate Pink Pearl
- Tombow Mono Eraser
Codes often confused with 4016.92
Common mistake. Pencil erasers are frequently misclassified under HS code 3926.10, which covers office or school supplies made of plastics. While many modern erasers are made of plastic polymers (like PVC), customs authorities often group them under 4016.92 if they are marketed and function as rubber substitutes. Another common error is using HS code 9609.90, which covers other stationery items; however, because 4016.92 is more specific to the material and function of an eraser, it takes precedence under GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 401692 (the code used for pencil erasers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401692 (the code used for pencil erasers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 70% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 6.1% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 401692, not only pencil erasers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $150M 70% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $7.7M 3.6% of world exports
- 3 Spain $6.8M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $215M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $9.2M 6.1% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $9.0M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $7.5M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $150M 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 pencil erasers
Brazil classifies pencil erasers under NCM 4016.92.00: HS 4016.92 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about pencil erasers
What is the HS code for Pencil erasers?
The HS code for Pencil erasers is 401692 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber). The primary HS code for pencil erasers made of vulcanized rubber is 4016.92.
How do I classify Pencil erasers for customs?
Pencil erasers is classified under HS code 401692 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), erasers, of non-cellular rubber. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic erasers classified differently than rubber ones?
Technically, erasers made of pure plastic could fall under 3926.10, but most international customs jurisdictions prefer 4016.92 for all stationery erasers to maintain consistency in trade statistics.
Which countries are the top exporters of pencil erasers (HS 401692)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401692 (the code used for pencil erasers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($150M, 70% of world exports), the Netherlands ($7.7M) and Spain ($6.8M). World exports came to about $215M, 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 pencil erasers (HS 401692)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401692 (the code used for pencil erasers) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($9.2M, 6.1% of world imports), Mexico ($9.0M) and the United States ($7.5M). World imports came to about $150M, 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.
Is the HS code for Pencil erasers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401692 for Pencil erasers is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for pencil erasers in Brazil?
In Brazil, pencil erasers (HS 401692) is classified under NCM 4016.92.00.