Mahogany Wooden Cutting Board
A durable kitchen cutting board carved from mahogany, suitable for chopping vegetables and meats. Classified under HTS 4419.20.90.00 as kitchenware of tropical wood, meeting size and material criteria excluding bamboo-specific items. Mahogany's hardness resists knife marks effectively.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 3.2% | +17.5% | 20.7% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from temperate hardwoods like walnut
Only tropical species like mahogany qualify for 4419.20; domestic or temperate woods use 4419.90 kitchenware subheadings.
If sold unfinished as a wood blank
Unworked wood articles shift to Chapter 44 heading 4421; finished kitchenware requires 4419 classification.
If surface treated to imitate plastic cutlery
Imitation plastic articles fall under Chapter 39, not natural wood kitchenware.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Verify FDA compliance for food contact surfaces; provide mill certificates proving tropical wood origin; watch for upcharge if dimensions suggest 'blocks' under different statistical suffixes
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