Slate Writing Slates
Traditional black slate boards framed in wood for classroom chalk writing, with beveled edges. These are worked slate articles, not roofing slate or monumental stone, and are classified under tariff item 6803.00.90 as 'Other' worked slate articles, despite exclusion from heading 96.10.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the slates are designed primarily for drawing or writing
Drawing slates are excluded from Chapter 68 and fall under heading 96.10.
If the wooden frame is the primary component
Wooden articles may fall under Chapter 44.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the slates are not classified as drawing slates under heading 96.10; provide educational use context
• Check if the wooden frames affect classification
• Keep product images and dimensions for CBSA review
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