4419.90.91.00/Bamboo Wooden Chopsticks Set/Japan

Bamboo Wooden Chopsticks Set from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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