Ebony Wood Salad Tongs from Japan
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 — 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
• Confirm CITES permits for ebony species; test for food migration safety; avoid metal inserts that could shift classification to Chapter 82 tools