Rosewood Serving Forks from Japan
These large serving forks made from rosewood, a premium tropical wood, are used for carving and serving meats at banquets. HTS 4419.20.10.00 applies as they are wooden forks of tropical origin intended for tableware purposes. The dense grain provides strength for heavy-duty serving.
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
• Source with chain-of-custody documentation to trace tropical wood provenance
• Check for Lacey Act declarations required for all wood imports
• Separate forks from spoons in shipments to match exact subheading descriptions