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Bamboo Salad Forks

These bamboo salad forks are crafted from solid bamboo for serving salads and side dishes in kitchen settings. They fall under HTS 4419.19.10.00 as bamboo tableware specifically designed as forks, distinct from spoons or other utensils.

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.

4419.90Lower: 15.7% vs 17.8%

If made from non-bamboo wood like oak or maple

Bamboo-specific subheading excludes other woods; non-bamboo forks classify under other wood types.

8215.99.30.00Higher: 39% vs 17.8%

If fitted with metal tines or prongs

Metal working parts dominate classification per Chapter 82 note, moving from pure wood to metal utensils.

4421.91.60.00Higher: 25.1% vs 17.8%

If sold as wooden clothes forks for laundry

End-use changes from tableware to household articles other than kitchenware.

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 Verify bamboo origin certification to ensure compliance with CITES if applicable, as bamboo is considered woody material

โ€ข Provide detailed composition documentation proving 100% bamboo construction to avoid reclassification