Engraved Bamboo Chopsticks Set from Japan
Pair of bamboo chopsticks with personalized laser engraving for names or patterns, sold as matched tableware set. Falls under HTS 4419.12.00.00 for bamboo chopsticks as primary kitchen utensils. Engraving does not alter the wooden tableware classification per chapter notes.
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
• Include set composition in commercial invoice to distinguish from single items
• Check engraving depth doesn't compromise food safety surfaces
• Use HTS statistical suffixes for paired sets if quantity reporting required