Maple Utensil Chest from Japan
Elegant maple wood chest for kitchen utensils like spatulas and whisks, with compartments but no textile lining. Meets HTS 4420.90.45.00 for unlined wooden utensil cases.
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%
Import Tips
• Clarify 'utensils' as kitchen tools, not cutlery, to prevent silverware misclassification
• Food-contact safe wood treatment must be documented for FDA compliance