HS Code for Bamboo tableware

Bamboo tableware and kitchenware fall under HS code 4419.19. Heading 4419 is dedicated to tableware and kitchenware of wood. Since bamboo is classified as wood for the purposes of Chapter 44 (per Note 1 to Chapter 44), these items are included here. The Harmonized System provides specific subheadings for bamboo within this category to track the trade of sustainable materials. Subheading 4419.11 covers bread boards, chopping boards, and similar boards, while 4419.12 covers chopsticks. HS code 4419.19 acts as the residual category for all other bamboo tableware such as bowls, plates, and cups. To be classified here, the items must be intended for use in the preparation, serving, or consumption of food or drink. This classification excludes items that are primarily decorative (Chapter 4420) or furniture (Chapter 94).

Products Included

• Bamboo plates and saucers
• Bamboo bowls and salad servers
• Bamboo cups and mugs
• Bamboo cutlery (knives, forks, spoons)
• Bamboo trays for serving food
• Bamboo spice jars (if considered kitchenware)

Common Misclassification

Bamboo tableware is frequently misclassified under 4421.91, which is for general bamboo articles. However, 4419 is more specific for kitchen-related items and must be used according to GIR 3(a). Another common error is classifying bamboo-fiber plates (made of melamine resin mixed with bamboo powder) under 4419. These composite items are usually classified under 3924.10 as plastic tableware because the resin acts as the binding agent that gives the product its essential character. Only items made of solid, sliced, or laminated bamboo should be in 4419.19.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bamboo tableware?

The HS code for bamboo tableware (excluding boards and chopsticks) is 4419.19. Chopping boards are 4419.11 and chopsticks are 4419.12.

Are bamboo-fiber plates classified here?

No, plates made from bamboo fiber mixed with plastic resins are typically classified under HS code 3924.10 as plastic kitchenware.