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.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Machine groove specifications must match international pencil standards (JIS Z-4501)
• Surface smoothness testing (Ra ≤ 1.6μm) ensures proper lead adhesion
• Avoid declaring as 'wooden strips' which triggers different classification
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Cedar Pencil Slats
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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.