Eco-Friendly Bamboo Chopsticks from Mexico
Sustainable bamboo chopsticks from fast-growing plantations, untreated for a natural finish. They are classified under tariff item 4419.12.00 as pure bamboo tableware and kitchenware. The chapter notes explicitly include bamboo as a qualifying woody material, and the untreated state does not affect classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6%
Import Tips
• Confirm the chopsticks are not treated with substances that could alter their classification, such as preservatives
• Provide documentation of the bamboo species and processing to the CBSA
• Be aware that untreated wood may require phytosanitary certification