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 CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9610.00.00Lower: 13.5% vs 35%

If specifically drawing slates of heading 9610

Chapter notes exclude certain slate pencils/slates from 68, directing to 96.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If toys or games

Children's educational slate toys fall under Chapter 95 exclusion.

9403.20.00Same rate: 35%

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