HS code for chopsticks
The U.S. HS code for chopsticks is usually 4419.12.00.00 (bamboo), with a 3.2% general duty and an estimated total of 15.7% from China and 15.7% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 40.7% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo | 4419.12.00.00 | 3.2% | 15.7% |
- 4419.12.00.00: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood / Of bamboo / Chopsticks
What decides the code
Bamboo chopsticks are classified as tableware of wood under heading 4419, specifically subheading 4419.12.00.00 for articles of bamboo.
- Material decides the subheading. Bamboo chopsticks fall under 4419.12.00.00, while chopsticks of other wood fall under a different subheading of heading 4419.
- Use as tableware places the product in heading 4419. A bamboo item sold for another purpose, such as a craft stick or skewer, is classified outside this heading.
Common mistakes
- Classifying bamboo chopsticks under 4421 as other articles of wood is wrong because heading 4419 covers tableware and kitchenware of wood specifically.
- Classifying them under 4419.19 as other wooden tableware is wrong because the bamboo subheading 4419.12.00.00 applies when the article is of bamboo.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15.7% = 3.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40.7%.
- Vietnam
- 15.7% = 3.2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4419.12.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Bamboo
- CN 4419 12 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for chopsticks?
The U.S. HTS code for chopsticks is usually 4419.12.00.00 (bamboo). The first six digits, 4419.12, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on chopsticks from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4419.12.00.00 is 3.2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15.7% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15.7%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.