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Rosewood Cheese Board with Handle

An elegant rosewood board designed for serving cheese, crackers, and appetizers, with an integrated handle for easy carrying. It falls under tariff item 4419.20.00 as tableware of tropical wood, since rosewood is a tropical species and the product is used for table service. Chapter 44 notes do not exclude this item, as it is not bamboo or another excluded material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

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Alternative Classifications

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

4419.90.00Same rate: 6%

If the cheese board is made of non-tropical wood

Other tableware of wood is classified under this item.

4421.99.90Same rate: 6%

If the board is primarily a serving platter for non-food items

Other wooden articles may apply if not used for food service.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare the wood species as rosewood (tropical) to qualify for 4419.20.00

• Ensure the board is not coated with any food-unsafe finishes; provide compliance documentation if requested

• Verify the handle is part of the wooden article and not a separate material