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
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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