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Bamboo Appetizer Forks

Short-handled bamboo forks for serving appetizers and finger foods at parties. Fits HTS 4419.19.10.00 for other bamboo forks as table and kitchenware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.3%+12.5%17.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8215Same rate: 17.8%

If part of mixed metal/wood fork sets

Composite material sets prioritize metal heading per Chapter 82 rules.

4417.00Lower: 17.6% vs 17.8%

If with cutting edge like oyster forks

Chapter note excludes tools with working edges from 4417, but edged forks shift to tools.

4202.92Higher: 30.1% vs 17.8%

If fitted in bamboo travel cutlery cases for retail

Packaged as travel sets with cases becomes luggage article, not loose tableware.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Declare exact dimensions to distinguish from spoons (prongs vs bowl)

โ€ข Phytosanitary certificates required for bamboo imports to prevent pest issues