Bamboo Disposable Chopsticks

Single-use bamboo chopsticks designed for restaurant and takeout use, made entirely from bamboo wood. They qualify under HTS 4419.12.00.00 as bamboo chopsticks classified as wooden tableware and kitchenware. The natural bamboo construction meets chapter definitions for woody materials used in eating utensils.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

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

4419.90Same rate: 13.2%

If made from other woods like pine or beech

Chopsticks from non-bamboo woods fall under the general 'other wood' subheading in the same heading.

4823.61.00Higher: 35% vs 13.2%

If sold in paper or plastic disposable packaging as a set

Cup-like disposable items or sets with paper elements shift to paper-based tableware classification.

3924.10.40.00Higher: 13.4% vs 13.2%

If surface-coated with food-grade lacquer or varnish

Significant plastic surface treatment may reclassify as plastic tableware rather than primarily wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify bamboo origin with supplier certificates to comply with CITES if applicable for certain species

Ensure food-contact safety certifications like FDA compliance for direct food use

Declare as disposable tableware; bulk packaging may trigger quantity-based statistical reporting

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Restaurant Bamboo Chopsticks

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Travel Bamboo Chopsticks

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