Pre-Grooved Linden Pencil Slats from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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