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Bubinga Wood Butter Knife

Bubinga wood butter knife is a wide-blade spreader made from African tropical hardwood with interlocking grain. It is used as tableware and falls under tariff item 4419.20.00 as other tropical wood tableware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%—6%
🇲🇽Mexico6%—6%
🇺🇸United States6%—6%
🇩🇪Germany6%—6%
🇯🇵Japan6%—6%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4419.11.00Same rate: 6%

If the knife is made of bamboo

Bamboo tableware is classified separately from tropical wood.

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

• Classify the butter knife under 4419.20.00 and specify the wood species (Guibourtia) on the invoice

• Verify that the wood is not from a protected species

• Ensure the knife is clearly a tableware item, not a tool, to avoid misclassification