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U.S. imports of writing and drawing boards and slates (HS 961000) totaled $6.8M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Writing and Drawing Boards and Slates paid $812K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $6.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Writing and Drawing Boards and Slates imports of $6.8M in April 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $7.7M.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9610000000 | SLATES & BOARDS,WITH WRITING OR DRAWING SURFACES | $6.8M | 13.50% | $812K |
SLATES & BOARDS,WITH WRITING OR DRAWING SURFACES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9610000000 | SLATES & BOARDS,WITH WRITING OR DRAWING SURFACES | $1.2M |
SLATES & BOARDS,WITH WRITING OR DRAWING SURFACES
17.9K no
SANITARY PADS, TAMPONS, DIAPERS, DIAPER LINERS ETC
HS 961900
VACUUM FLASKS, OTH VACUUM VESSELS, COMPLETE; PARTS
HS 961700
HAND-OPERATED MECHANICAL FLOOR SWEEPER ETC, NESOI
HS 960390
BALL POINT PENS
HS 960810
FELT TIPPED & OTHER POROUS-TIPPED PENS & MARKERS
HS 960820
VEG MOLDED RESIN ETC CARVING MATERIAL, NESOI
HS 960200
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.5M | $33K | -$1.5M |
| Texas | $682K | -- | -$682K |
| Georgia | $663K | -- | -$663K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.9M | $10K | -$1.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $831K | -- | -$831K |