Densified Bamboo Block for Cutting Board Blanks

Compressed bamboo blocks densified per Chapter 44 note covering woody materials, used for premium cutting board blanks. HTS 4413.00.00.00 includes densified bamboo blocks due to explicit chapter coverage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

4412.92.11Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If laminated bamboo plywood sheets

Bamboo assembled with adhesives classifies as plywood under 4412, not solid densified.

4602.11Lower: 16.6% vs 38.7%

If woven bamboo rather than solid wood

Plaiting materials from bamboo shift to Chapter 46.

4421.99.30.00Lower: 28.2% vs 38.7%

If finished bamboo household articles

Complete cutting boards become other wood articles under 4421.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Chapter note explicitly includes bamboo; reference in entry summary to preempt questions

Distinguish from bamboo plywood (4412); solid densified blocks only

FSC certification aids verification for eco-preferred importers

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