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Wooden Bamboo Salad Forks

A pair of serving forks made from solid bamboo wood, designed for tossing and serving salads in kitchen settings. Classified under HTS 4419.90.11.00 as wooden tableware specifically in the form of forks. Bamboo qualifies as 'wood' per Chapter 44 notes for woody materials used in kitchenware.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.3%+12.5%17.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4419.90Same rate: 17.8%

If in the form of spatulas or ladles

Other wooden kitchenware shapes beyond forks/spoons fall under the residual subheading in 4419.90.

4421.91.70Higher: 37.5% vs 17.8%

If considered wooden household utensils not specifically tableware

Handles or generic utensils may shift to other wood articles if not clearly forks/spoons for dining.

8215.99.10Higher: 31.3% vs 17.8%

If with metal tines or blades

Spoons/forks with working parts of base metal (e.g., stainless steel) are classified in Chapter 82 as metal tableware.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify bamboo is declared as wood per Chapter 44 note 1; provide species certification if mixed woods

โ€ข Ensure no metal components to avoid Chapter 82 reclassification

โ€ข Label as food-safe with proper finishing documentation