HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 4419.12 – Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of bamboo, chopsticks

HS code 4419.12 is the 6-digit subheading for tableware and kitchenware, of wood, of bamboo, chopsticks. It is used for bamboo chopsticks (disposable), bamboo chopsticks (reusable), bamboo cooking spoons, bamboo stirring sticks and bamboo serving tongs.

What HS 4419.12 covers

This HS code specifically covers tableware and kitchenware made from bamboo, with a particular focus on chopsticks. The global trade in bamboo chopsticks is substantial, driven by their widespread use in Asian cuisine and growing popularity worldwide as an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic. Major exporters are typically Asian countries like China and Vietnam, which have abundant bamboo resources and established manufacturing capabilities. Importers include countries with large Asian populations or a strong interest in Asian culture and sustainable products, such as the USA, Japan, and various EU nations. Key things to know include the importance of sustainable sourcing, especially with regulations like the EUDR, which requires due diligence on the origin of wood products to prevent deforestation. The market also sees a demand for both disposable and reusable, high-quality bamboo chopsticks.

Covers
  • Bamboo chopsticks (disposable)
  • Bamboo chopsticks (reusable)
  • Bamboo cooking spoons
  • Bamboo stirring sticks
  • Bamboo serving tongs
  • Bamboo salad servers
  • Bamboo rice paddles
Examples
  • Totally Bamboo Chopsticks
  • Joyce Chen Bamboo Chopsticks
  • Moso Bamboo Chopsticks
  • Sur La Table Bamboo Utensils

Codes often confused with 4419.12

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 441919 (other bamboo kitchenware) if the item is not specifically chopsticks, or 442191 (other bamboo articles) if it's not clearly tableware or kitchenware. The 'chopsticks' designation is the key differentiator.

4419.19Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of bamboo, n.e.c. in heading 44194421.91Wood; of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers)

Top exporters and importers of HS code 441912, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 441912 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 96% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 36% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $341M
  2. 2 Netherlands $3.8M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$3.4M

World total: $356M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $105M
  2. 2 Taiwan* ~$40M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$29M

World total: $291M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 4419.12

Brazil does not split HS 4419.12: its NCM code is 4419.12.00.

  1. 4419.12.00 Bamboo chopsticksPauzinhos (hashi ou fachi)

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 44.19 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

EU Regulatory Requirements

This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.

Questions about HS 4419.12

What is HS code 441912?

HS code 441912 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of bamboo, chopsticks. This HS code specifically covers tableware and kitchenware made from bamboo, with a particular focus on chopsticks. The global trade in bamboo chopsticks is substantial, driven by their widespread use in Asian cuisine and growing popularity worldwide as an eco-friendly alternative to single-use plastic. Major exporters are typically Asian countries like China and Vietnam, which have abundant bamboo resources and established manufacturing capabilities. Importers include countries with large Asian populations or a strong interest in Asian culture and sustainable products, such as the USA, Japan, and various EU nations. Key things to know include the importance of sustainable sourcing, especially with regulations like the EUDR, which requires due diligence on the origin of wood products to prevent deforestation. The market also sees a demand for both disposable and reusable, high-quality bamboo chopsticks.

What products fall under HS code 441912?

Bamboo chopsticks (disposable), bamboo chopsticks (reusable), bamboo cooking spoons, bamboo stirring sticks, bamboo serving tongs, bamboo salad servers, bamboo rice paddles

What are common misclassifications for HS code 441912?

This code can be confused with 441919 (other bamboo kitchenware) if the item is not specifically chopsticks, or 442191 (other bamboo articles) if it's not clearly tableware or kitchenware. The 'chopsticks' designation is the key differentiator.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 441912?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 441912 in UN Comtrade data were China ($341M, 96% of world exports), the Netherlands ($3.8M) and Vietnam (about $3.4M). World exports came to about $356M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 441912?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 441912 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($105M, 36% of world imports), Taiwan (about $40M) and Vietnam (about $29M). World imports came to about $291M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 441912 structured?

HS code 441912 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (44) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 441912?

In Brazil, HS code 441912 is NCM 4419.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.