Abura Pencil Slats from Germany
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 — 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
• 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