Acacia Wood Cheese Board from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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