Bamboo Wooden Chopsticks Set from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as 'food-safe' and test for compliance with FDA food contact standards
• Bundle in sets for retail packaging to maintain tableware classification
• Avoid metal ferrules or tips, as they could shift to Chapter 82 tool headings