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Bamboo Butter Knife from Japan

Smooth-edged bamboo spreader for applying butter and jams without scratching surfaces. HTS 4419.19.90.00 covers this bamboo tableware item outside specific spreader exclusions.

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

Round all edges during manufacture to pass food contact safety inspections

Include end-use statement specifying non-cutting function