Basswood Pencil Slats from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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