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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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