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Pre-Grooved Linden Pencil Slats from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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