HS Code for Bamboo chopping boards

Bamboo chopping boards are classified under HS code 4419.11. This code falls under heading 4419, which covers tableware and kitchenware of wood. The subheading 4419.11 is reserved specifically for bamboo products, including bread boards, chopping boards, and similar boards. Classification is straightforward based on the material (bamboo) and the intended use (kitchenware). Since bamboo is botanically a grass but commercially treated as wood in the HS system, it is grouped in Chapter 44. The specific mention of "chopping boards" in the description for 4419.11 makes this the most specific and correct code for these items. This classification ensures that kitchen tools made from sustainable bamboo are tracked separately from those made of traditional hardwoods or softwoods.

Products Included

• Bamboo cutting boards for meat and vegetables
• Bamboo bread boards
• Bamboo cheese boards
• Bamboo serving boards used for food preparation
• Laminated bamboo chopping blocks
• Bamboo butcher blocks for domestic use

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification for bamboo chopping boards is HS code 4421.91, which covers "other" articles of bamboo. However, because 4419 specifically mentions kitchenware and 4419.11 specifically mentions chopping boards, the more specific code must be used. Another error is using 4419.19, which is for other bamboo tableware, but this should only be used for items like plates or bowls that are not boards. Additionally, importers sometimes mistakenly use 3924.10 if they believe the board is a plastic composite, but if the essential character is bamboo, 4419.11 remains the correct choice.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bamboo chopping boards?

The specific HS code for bamboo chopping boards is 4419.11.

Are bamboo serving trays under the same code?

No, bamboo serving trays are generally classified under 4419.12, which is the specific subheading for bamboo trays, separate from chopping boards.