Framed Blackboard Chalkboard
A traditional framed blackboard with a smooth writing surface designed for use with chalk, commonly found in classrooms. It qualifies under tariff item 9610.00.00 as a framed board with a writing surface, specifically intended for chalk writing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 4.5% | — | 4.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the blackboard is a toy for children's play
Toys and games are excluded from Chapter 96 by note 1(l) and fall under Chapter 95.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the board is not a toy; if designed for children's play, it may be excluded under Chapter 95
• Provide a clear product description to the CBSA to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 9610.00.00
Deluxe Framed Blackboard
A high-end, wooden-framed blackboard with a premium paint surface designed for writing with chalk. It is a framed board with a writing surface, which falls directly under tariff item 9610.00.00 as a slate or board with a writing or drawing surface, whether or not framed.
Framed Combination Board
A framed combination board with a dual surface: one side is a whiteboard for dry-erase markers, and the other is cork or blackboard for pinning or chalk. It falls under tariff item 9610.00.00 as a board with writing or drawing surfaces, classified by its principal use as a writing board.
Industrial Marker Board
A heavy-duty whiteboard for factory planning, with a framed steel surface designed for dry-erase markers. It falls under tariff item 9610.00.00 as a board with a writing surface, framed, and is used in industrial settings for planning and scheduling.
Lap Writing Slate
A small, portable slate designed to rest on the lap for writing practice, unframed with a smooth surface. It fits under tariff item 9610.00.00 as a slate or board for writing, suited for travel or tutoring, and is compact for portability.
Magnetic Dry Erase Board
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