Lignum Vitae Wood Ladle from United States
Lignum vitae wood ladle is a heavy-duty soup ladle made from the densest tropical wood, self-lubricating from natural resins. Its use in commercial kitchens classifies it under tariff item 4419.20.00 as tropical wood kitchenware.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6%
Import Tips
• Specify lignum vitae (Guaiacum spp.) and verify CITES status, as it is protected
• Ensure the ladle is for food service, not industrial use
• Provide documentation of tropical wood origin