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Bamboo Wooden Chopsticks Set

A set of reusable chopsticks made from bamboo, a material of woody nature per Chapter 44 notes, used for eating Asian cuisine. Classified under HTS 4419.90.91.00 as wooden tableware for direct food contact during meals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.2%+20.0%23.2%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.2%+60.0%63.2%
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: 23.2%

If imported in bulk for further manufacturing

Unpackaged chopsticks for industrial repackaging may be seen as unfinished kitchenware.

4421.91.20.00Higher: 42.4% vs 23.2%

If classified as wooden utensils

Single-purpose eating utensils without decorative elements fall under general wooden household wares.

4823.70.00Higher: 37.5% vs 23.2%

If disposable or paper-wrapped

Paper or cardboard laminated wooden chopsticks are classified as molded pulp articles.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Label as 'food-safe' and test for compliance with FDA food contact standards

โ€ข Bundle in sets for retail packaging to maintain tableware classification

โ€ข Avoid metal ferrules or tips, as they could shift to Chapter 82 tool headings