Lignum Vitae Wood Ladle from Germany
Lignum vitae wood ladle is a heavy-duty soup ladle made from the densest tropical wood, self-lubricating from natural resins. It is used in commercial kitchens and falls under tariff item 4419.20.00 as other tropical kitchenware.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6%
Import Tips
• Declare the ladle as tropical wood kitchenware under 4419.20.00
• Provide the wood species (Guaiacum) and note that lignum vitae is CITES-listed, so import permits are required
• Ensure the ladle is food-safe and free of any metal components