Eco-Friendly Bamboo Chopsticks from Japan
Sustainable bamboo chopsticks from fast-growing plantations, untreated for natural finish. Classified HTS 4419.12.00.00 as pure bamboo tableware and kitchenware. Chapter notes include bamboo explicitly as qualifying wood material.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide FSC or PEFC certification for sustainability claims
• Confirm no chemical treatments exceed natural wood tolerances
• Bulk import pallets require proper fumigation declarations