Padouk Wood Pepper Mill Body
The wooden housing component of a pepper grinder, made from vibrant padouk tropical hardwood, imported separately for table use. It falls under tariff item 4419.20.00 as kitchenware of tropical wood, since it is a part of a kitchen article and not excluded by Chapter 44 notes. Padouk's color stability and hardness make it suitable for this application.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pepper mill body is made of non-tropical wood
Other tableware and kitchenware of wood are classified here.
If imported as a complete pepper mill with a metal grinding mechanism
Complete kitchen tools with working parts may be classified under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the pepper mill body as a part of kitchenware; ensure it is not a complete pepper mill with metal mechanisms, which may fall under other headings
• Declare the tropical wood species (padouk) accurately
• Check if the product requires food-contact compliance documentation
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