Teak Wood Salad Serving Bowl from Japan
A handcrafted bowl made from teak wood, used for serving salads and sides in dining settings. It falls under HTS 4419.20.90.00 as tableware of tropical wood (teak), not specifically bamboo and specifically excluded from other subheadings. The natural oil in teak makes it ideal for food contact without chemical treatments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES certification if teak sourcing raises endangered species concerns; ensure food-safe finishing without prohibited chemicals; declare exact wood species to avoid reclassification to general wood subheadings