Pre-Grooved Linden Pencil Slats from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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