Cedar Pencil Slats from Canada
Unfinished wooden slats made from cedar wood, precisely grooved on one side to hold graphite leads during pencil manufacturing. These slats are imported in bundles for further processing into pencils and classified under HTS 4421.99.98.20 as other articles of wood specifically designated for pencil production.
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
• Verify slat dimensions and groove specifications match pencil industry standards to confirm classification under 4421.99.98.20
• Provide certificates of wood origin and fumigation treatment documentation to meet ISPM 15 requirements
• Avoid bundling with graphite or finished pencils, as sets may shift classification to Chapter 96