Bamboo Salad Forks from Japan
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.
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
• Verify bamboo origin certification to ensure compliance with CITES if applicable, as bamboo is considered woody material
• Provide detailed composition documentation proving 100% bamboo construction to avoid reclassification