| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823901000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823902000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4820900000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Dry Erase Board
A dry erase board (also known as a whiteboard, markerboard, or greaseboard) is a glossy, non-porous surface used for writing and drawing with dry erase markers.
Material:
- Surface: Typically made of melamine, porcelain enamel over steel, or coated plastic. Porcelain enamel is the most durable and offers the best erasability, followed by melamine. Plastic surfaces are the least expensive but also the least durable.
- Core: Usually a hardboard or steel backing provides structural support.
- Frame: Often aluminum, wood, or plastic.
Purpose:
Dry erase boards are primarily used for non-permanent writing and drawing. They are ideal for brainstorming, note-taking, teaching, presentations, and project management where content needs to be easily modified or erased.
Function:
The surface allows dry erase markers to adhere temporarily. The ink is easily wiped away with a dry eraser or a soft cloth, leaving no residue. The smooth surface minimizes ghosting (faint remnants of previous writing) when properly maintained.
Usage Scenarios:
- Educational Settings: Classrooms for lessons, student participation, and collaborative work.
- Offices: Brainstorming sessions, project planning, daily schedules, and team communication.
- Homes: To-do lists, calendars, reminders, children's drawing and learning.
- Conference Rooms: Presentations, meeting notes, and idea generation.
- Healthcare: Visual aids, patient tracking, and workflow management.
Common Types:
- Standard Whiteboards: Most common type, available in various sizes.
- Magnetic Whiteboards: Incorporate a magnetic surface for attaching notes, charts, and other materials.
- Portable Whiteboards: Lightweight and often wheeled for easy movement. Includes flip chart style boards.
- Glass Whiteboards: Offer a premium look and are non-ghosting, highly durable, and easy to clean.
- Interactive Whiteboards: Connect to a computer and projector, allowing users to interact with digital content.
- Rollable Whiteboards: Flexible boards that can be rolled up for storage.
The declared goods, “dry erase board,” fall under the category of paper or paperboard articles. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes are relevant:
- 4823901000: This HS code covers “Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Other: Of paper pulp”. This could apply if the dry erase board’s writing surface is made of paper pulp. The total tax rate is 55.0%, comprised of a 0.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 4823902000: This HS code covers “Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Other: Of papier-mâché”. If the dry erase board is constructed using papier-mâché, this code is applicable. The total tax rate is also 55.0%, with a 0.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
- 4820900000: This HS code covers “Registers, account books, notebooks, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles, exercise books, blotting pads, binders (looseleaf or other), folders, file covers, manifold business forms, interleaved carbon sets and other articles of stationery, of paper or paperboard; albums for samples or for collections and book covers (including cover boards and book jackets) of paper or paperboard: Other”. If the dry erase board is considered a stationery item, this code may be relevant. The total tax rate is 55.0%, consisting of a 0.0% base tariff and a 25.0% additional tariff, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.
It is important to determine the material composition of the dry erase board to select the correct HS code. If the board is made of paper pulp or papier-mâché, codes 4823901000 or 4823902000 would be appropriate. If it is considered a stationery item, code 4820900000 may apply.