Bamboo Kitchen Utensil Set from Japan
A set including bamboo spatulas, spoons, and tongs designed for cooking and serving food. Classified under HTS 4421.91.98.80 as other articles of bamboo, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the tariff schedule. These household items are made from natural bamboo with minimal processing.
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
• Verify bamboo origin certification to avoid misclassification as generic wood; ensure food-safe finishing treatments comply with FDA regulations; declare set components separately if packaged individually to prevent set classification issues