U.S. imports of Writing and Drawing Boards and Slates (HS 961000) totaled $10.0M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Writing and Drawing Boards and Slates paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.39% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFramed and unframed boards and slates with writing or drawing surfaces — including whiteboards, chalkboards, magnetic dry-erase boards, and traditional slate boards — are all consolidated under a single tariff line (9610000000). China is overwhelmingly the dominant supplier, with Vietnam emerging as a secondary source. Section 301 tariffs apply to Chinese-origin goods in this category, making Vietnam and Canada increasingly relevant alternative sourcing options for institutional buyers such as schools and offices.
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1.2K import shipments a month
No. Electronic writing tablets and digital drawing pads are classified under Chapter 84 or 85 based on their electronic components and function. HTS 9610 is limited to non-electronic boards and slates with physical writing or drawing surfaces, such as chalkboards, whiteboards, and magnetic boards.
Both magnetic and non-magnetic dry-erase boards with writing surfaces are classified under 9610000000, as the heading covers all boards with writing or drawing surfaces regardless of whether they also have magnetic properties. The magnetic feature does not shift classification to Chapter 85 or elsewhere.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 9610
Subheading 961000 · $10.0M of $10.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9610000000 | Slates & Boards, With Writing or Drawing Surfaces | $9.9M | 13.39% | 86.61% | $1.3M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9610000000 | Slates & Boards, With Writing or Drawing Surfaces | $1.1M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$10.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $104.1M of Writing and Drawing Boards and Slates and exported $13.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 81% of it. China pays 15.4% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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entry
rate provision · imports
13.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.39% of imports for consumption.