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Bamboo Rice Paddle

Traditional flat bamboo paddle for serving sticky rice and sushi, essential in Asian kitchen prep. Falls under HTS 4419.19.90.00 as other bamboo kitchenware due to its solid construction.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+12.5%15.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4419.90Same rate: 15.7%

If manufactured from coconut shell or other tropical wood

Different wood species route to generic wood tableware subheading.

8210.00.00.00Higher: 41.2% vs 15.7%

If with embedded stainless steel edge

Composite construction classified by metal component under cutlery.

4602.12Higher: 19.1% vs 15.7%

If basketry-style woven bamboo paddle

Plaited construction moves to Chapter 46 plaiting materials.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide ISPM-15 heat treatment certificates for wooden articles over certain volumes

• Avoid mixing with metal utensils in shipments to prevent cross-classification

• Retail-packed items need UPC coding for statistical breakout