Bamboo Salt Cellar
A small lidded bamboo container for serving table salt and spices, used as a tableware vessel. It is classified under tariff item 4419.19.00 as other tableware of bamboo, given its function in food service.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cellar is ornamental or decorative rather than functional
Wood marquetry and similar ornamental articles are classified under heading 44.20.
If the cellar is primarily made of glass with a bamboo lid
Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes falls under heading 70.13.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the lid is made of bamboo and not another material that could change classification
• If the cellar is lined with glass or ceramic, consider whether it is a composite good
• Declare the product as a tableware item, not a container, to avoid classification under other headings
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