Bamboo Cutting Board from Japan
A flat bamboo board designed for chopping vegetables, meats, and other foods in kitchen preparation. It falls under HTS 4419.11.00.00 as kitchenware specifically classified as chopping boards made of bamboo. The durable, natural grain of bamboo makes it ideal for food prep without dulling knives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify bamboo origin certification to avoid misclassification as other wood; ensure food-safe finishing treatments comply with FDA standards; check for juice groove features that don't change classification