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4421.91.98.20/Poplar Wood Pencil Slats/Mexico

Poplar Wood Pencil Slats from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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

Poplar Wood Pencil Slats from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4421.91.98.20