9610.00.00.00
Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed
Classification path
- Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 3.5%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 33 1/3%
- Unit of quantity
- No.
Trade agreement rates
About heading 9610
Slates and boards, with writing or drawing surfaces, whether or not framed
Heading 9610 covers slates and boards that have a writing or drawing surface, such as chalkboards, whiteboards and writing tablets. It makes no difference whether the board is framed or unframed, so the heading has a single declarable line, 9610.00.00.00, dutiable at 3.5% general (MFN). Classification turns on the presence of a reusable writing or drawing surface, not on the frame, the mounting or the size.
Full guide to heading 9610Products in this heading
- Unframed whiteboard panel for wall mounting
- Framed chalkboard for classroom use
- Small handheld writing slate with wooden frame
- Double-sided dry erase board on a stand
- Melamine whiteboard tile
- Personal writing tablet with a wipe-clean surface
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a whiteboard?
A whiteboard with a writing surface is classified under 9610.00.00.00, whether or not it is framed. The general (MFN) rate for that line is 3.5%.
What is the duty on framed chalkboards?
Framed chalkboards are entered under 9610.00.00.00 and pay a general (MFN) rate of 3.5%. Framing does not create a separate tariff line in this heading.
How do I classify a dry erase board sold with a marker?
The board itself is classified under 9610.00.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 3.5%. A marker packed with it is classified in its own heading, so check whether the set is put up together for retail sale before deciding the entry.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.