Acacia Wood Cheese Board from China
A flat serving board crafted from acacia wood for presenting cheeses and charcuterie at gatherings. It qualifies under HTS 4419.90.91.00 as wooden tableware due to its primary use in food serving on the table.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Emphasize serving function over cutting to avoid reclassification as a kitchen tool
• Season with food-grade mineral oil and document treatments for customs
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for wooden items to bypass fumigation requirements