Slate Writing Slates
Traditional black slate boards framed in wood for classroom chalk writing, with beveled edges. Excluded from 9610 per chapter notes, classified as worked slate under 6803.00.50.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically drawing slates of heading 9610
Chapter notes exclude certain slate pencils/slates from 68, directing to 96.
If toys or games
Children's educational slate toys fall under Chapter 95 exclusion.
If metal office furniture
Framed slate desks classify as office furniture in Chapter 94.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Reference Chapter 68 note (j) to confirm exclusion from Chapter 96 classification
• Document slate purity to avoid imitation slate rejections
• Size for standard easels to meet educational import standards
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