Bamboo Wooden Chopsticks Set from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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