Poplar Wood Pencil Slats from Japan
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.
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
• Batch testing for moisture content (under 12%) prevents classification disputes
• Clear labeling as 'pencil slats only - not finished pencils' avoids reclassification
• Origin certificates crucial for preferential duty treatment under trade agreements