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Basswood Pencil Slats from Canada

High-quality basswood slats with precision-machined grooves designed specifically for premium pencil production. These lightweight, smooth-grained slats meet exacting standards for pencil manufacturing and fall under HTS 4421.99.98.20 as specialized wood articles.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

63.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Ensure moisture content is between 8-12% as required for pencil slat processing to prevent classification disputes

• Include technical drawings showing groove specifications to substantiate pencil slat classification

• Separate shipments from finished pencils to maintain Chapter 44 classification