Product classification
HS code for Bamboo chopping boards: 4419.11
Tableware and kitchenware, of wood, of bamboo, bread boards, chopping boards and similar boards.
Classification of bamboo chopping boards under HS 4419.11
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 4419.11
- Totally Bamboo cutting boards
- John Boos butcher blocks
- Epicurean cutting boards
- IKEA bamboo boards
- OXO Good Grips wood boards
Codes often confused with 4419.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441911 (the code used for bamboo chopping boards), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441911 (the code used for bamboo chopping boards) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 441911, not only bamboo chopping boards.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $167M 69% of world exports
- 2 Germany $11M 4.7% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $11M 4.6% of world exports
World total: $243M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $57M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $27M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $13M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $245M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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. 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 bamboo chopping boards
Brazil classifies bamboo chopping boards under NCM 4419.11.00: HS 4419.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 bamboo chopping boards
What is the HS code for Bamboo chopping boards?
The HS code for Bamboo chopping boards is 441911 (Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of bamboo, bread boards, chopping boards and similar boards). The specific HS code for bamboo chopping boards is 4419.11.
How do I classify Bamboo chopping boards for customs?
Bamboo chopping boards is classified under HS code 441911 — Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of bamboo, bread boards, chopping boards and similar boards. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo chopping boards (HS 441911)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441911 (the code used for bamboo chopping boards) in UN Comtrade data were China ($167M, 69% of world exports), Germany ($11M) and the Netherlands ($11M). World exports came to about $243M, 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 bamboo chopping boards (HS 441911)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441911 (the code used for bamboo chopping boards) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($57M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($27M) and France ($13M). World imports came to about $245M, 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.
Is the HS code for Bamboo chopping boards the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441911 for Bamboo chopping boards is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bamboo chopping boards in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo chopping boards (HS 441911) is classified under NCM 4419.11.00.