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Bamboo Seafood Forks

Small bamboo forks designed for picking seafood like shrimp or oysters from shells. HTS 4419.19.10.00 applies to these bamboo tableware forks for kitchen serving.

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 non-bamboo wood versions like teak seafood forks

Heading specifies bamboo separately from other woods in tableware.

4421.99.70Higher: 37.5% vs 17.8%

If unfinished or rough-sawn bamboo forks

Chapter requires worked/processed wood for 4419; unworked goes to other wood articles.

9603.90.80Higher: 22.8% vs 17.8%

If sold as cocktail picks or mini skewers

Toothpick-like small forks classify as brushes/brooms accessories, not 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 Include moisture content specs (<12%) to prove stability as finished wood product

โ€ข Bundle in sets only if all items are forks to maintain precise classification