About HS Code 441990
This category encompasses tableware and kitchenware made from wood types other than bamboo or tropical wood, typically temperate hardwoods like maple, oak, beech, walnut, or cherry. These products are valued for their classic aesthetic, robustness, and often superior craftsmanship. The trade in these items is global, with established manufacturers in North America and Europe, as well as emerging players in Asia. Exporters include countries with strong forestry industries and woodworking traditions, such as Germany, Italy, and Canada. Importers are diverse, ranging from individual consumers to hospitality businesses in the USA, UK, and Japan, seeking durable and high-quality kitchen essentials. While not directly impacted by tropical deforestation concerns, sustainable forestry practices and certifications remain important for consumer perception and market access.
Products Under This Code
Maple cutting boards, oak serving trays, beechwood spatulas, walnut salad bowls, cherry wood rolling pins, birchwood spoons, ash wood bowls, pine bread boards
Real World Examples
John Boos Maple Cutting Boards, J.K. Adams Walnut Bowls, F. Dick Beechwood Spatulas, Epicurean Wood Fiber Cutting Boards
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 441920 (tropical wood kitchenware) or 441919 (bamboo kitchenware) if the specific wood type is not clearly declared. The 'not of bamboo or tropical wood' is the key differentiator for this code.
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.
Products Classified Under 4419.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Wood & Wood Products industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, Italy, and Canada are significant exporters; the USA, UK, and Japan are major importers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 441990?
HS code 441990 covers: Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; not of bamboo or tropical wood. This category encompasses tableware and kitchenware made from wood types other than bamboo or tropical wood, typically temperate hardwoods like maple, oak, beech, walnut, or cherry. These products are valued for their classic aesthetic, robustness, and often superior craftsmanship. The trade in these items is global, with established manufacturers in North America and Europe, as well as emerging players in Asia. Exporters include countries with strong forestry industries and woodworking traditions, such as Germany, Italy, and Canada. Importers are diverse, ranging from individual consumers to hospitality businesses in the USA, UK, and Japan, seeking durable and high-quality kitchen essentials. While not directly impacted by tropical deforestation concerns, sustainable forestry practices and certifications remain important for consumer perception and market access.
What products fall under HS code 441990?
Maple cutting boards, oak serving trays, beechwood spatulas, walnut salad bowls, cherry wood rolling pins, birchwood spoons, ash wood bowls, pine bread boards
What are common misclassifications for HS code 441990?
Often confused with 441920 (tropical wood kitchenware) or 441919 (bamboo kitchenware) if the specific wood type is not clearly declared. The 'not of bamboo or tropical wood' is the key differentiator for this code.
How is HS code 441990 structured?
HS code 441990 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.