Alder Pencil Slats from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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