Bamboo Wooden Spoon from Japan
Handcrafted bamboo spoon for cooking and serving, used in kitchen settings for stirring and portioning food. Fits HTS 4419.19.90.00 as other bamboo kitchenware, distinct from specialized bamboo items like mats or sieves.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with fiber content (100% bamboo) per FTC guidelines to prevent material misdeclaration
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no chemical treatments beyond natural oils
• Watch for de minimis rules if imported in consumer-ready retail packaging