Bamboo Rice Paddle from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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