Wooden Bamboo Salad Forks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify bamboo is declared as wood per Chapter 44 note 1; provide species certification if mixed woods
• Ensure no metal components to avoid Chapter 82 reclassification
• Label as food-safe with proper finishing documentation