Alder Pencil Slats from China
North American alder wood slats with consistent density and uniform grooves for reliable pencil production. These slats are the preferred choice for mechanical pencil lead casings and classified under HTS 4421.99.98.20 as pencil-specific wood articles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Maintain consistent slat thickness (typically 5.5-6mm) to meet pencil industry standards
• Document rejection rates from prior shipments to prove quality suitable only for pencils
• Avoid mixing species in same container to prevent classification complications