Abura Pencil Slats from Canada
West African abura hardwood slats featuring straight grain and excellent groove retention for pencil manufacturing. These slats are imported in bulk for both black lead and colored pencil production under HTS 4421.99.98.20.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Use botanical names (Mitragyna spp.) in documentation to avoid species confusion
• Include end-user letters from pencil manufacturers confirming specifications
• Maintain humidity-controlled shipping to prevent groove distortion