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4421.91.98.20/Bamboo Pencil Slats/Japan

Bamboo Pencil Slats from Japan

Sustainable bamboo slats grooved for eco-friendly pencil production, specifically classified under the bamboo subheading of HTS 4421.91.98.20. Bamboo's rapid renewability makes these popular for green stationery manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

• Bamboo origin verification required as chapter notes include bamboo as wood equivalent

• Sustainable forestry certifications enhance marketability and may qualify for duty relief

• Dimensional tolerances must match ±0.1mm for proper pencil assembly acceptance

Bamboo Pencil Slats from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4421.91.98.20