Ebony Wood Salad Tongs from China
Sleek serving tongs hand-turned from ebony wood for tossing and serving salads at the table. Falls under HTS 4419.20.90.00 as other tropical wood tableware, not matching bamboo or specific exclusions. Ebony's density provides excellent balance and durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm CITES permits for ebony species; test for food migration safety; avoid metal inserts that could shift classification to Chapter 82 tools