Cedar Pencil Slats
Thin wooden slats made from cedar wood, grooved on both sides to hold graphite leads for pencil manufacturing. These classify under HTS 4421.91.98.20 as other articles of bamboo or wood specifically designed as pencil slats. They are unfinished components essential for producing wooden pencils.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as rough sawn boards before slat forming
Unworked wood in rectangular shape falls under Chapter 44 heading 4407 for sawn wood.
If not specifically grooved for pencils
Other wooden articles without pencil-specific features classify as general wood products.
If assembled with graphite into complete pencils
Finished pencils with wooden casings fall under Chapter 96 for pencils and crayons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify wood species documentation to confirm it's not restricted species under CITES
• Ensure slats meet exact dimensions (typically 195mm x 7mm x 6mm) for proper classification
• Provide mill certificates showing no chemical treatments exceeding binder limits
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Basswood Pencil Slats
High-quality basswood slats precision-cut and grooved for premium pencil production. Basswood's fine grain makes it ideal for smooth pencil casings under HTS 4421.91.98.20. These are exported in bundles of 25 slats per pencil set.
Poplar Wood Pencil Slats
Economical poplar wood slats with precise V-grooves for mass-market pencil production. Classified under HTS 4421.91.98.20 as pencil slats made from temperate hardwood. Supplied in standard lengths of 197mm for international pencil manufacturers.
Bamboo Pencil Slats
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.
Jumbo Pencil Slats
Oversized slats for jumbo or carpenter pencils, still meeting HTS 4421.91.98.20 pencil slat criteria. Wider dimensions (12mm width) accommodate thick graphite cores for marking applications. Used in construction and art pencil production.
Pre-Grooved Linden Pencil Slats
Linden wood slats with factory-pre-grooved channels for automated pencil production lines. HTS 4421.91.98.20 classification due to specific pencil-making design. Lightweight and defect-free for high-volume manufacturing.