Cedar Pencil Slats from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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