Bamboo Fruit Forks from Japan
Bamboo forks designed for spearing fruit pieces in desserts or fruit platters. Falls under HTS 4419.19.10.00 for bamboo forks in kitchen/tableware category.
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
• Conduct fiber analysis if blend questioned during customs exam
• Ship in protective sleeves to prevent breakage and reclassification claims
• Declare value per unit accurately for proper duty assessment