Basswood Pencil Slats from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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