Bamboo Wooden Spoon
A handcrafted bamboo spoon for cooking and serving, used in kitchen settings for stirring and portioning food. It is classified under tariff item 4419.19.00 as other kitchenware of bamboo, distinct from specialized bamboo items like mats or sieves.
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 spoon is metal or has a metal handle
Spoons, forks and similar kitchen or tableware of base metal fall under heading 82.15.
If the spoon is not considered kitchenware but a general wooden article
Other articles of wood not elsewhere specified fall under heading 44.21.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• If the spoon has a lacquered or coated surface, ensure the coating does not change its classification
• Verify that the spoon is not considered cutlery under Chapter 82
• Keep the spoon separate from other utensils in the shipment to avoid classification as a set
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