Mahogany Wooden Soup Spoons from Japan
Crafted from genuine mahogany, these soup spoons are essential tropical wood tableware for serving liquids at the dinner table. Classified under HTS 4419.20.10.00 due to their construction from tropical hardwood and specific design as spoons. Their polished surface ensures durability and food safety.
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
• Conduct species verification testing to prove mahogany origin, avoiding reclassification
• Include food contact safety certificates, as wooden utensils must meet FDA standards
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could shift classification