Product classification
HS code for Bamboo tableware: 4419.19
Tableware and kitchenware, of wood, of bamboo, n.e.c. in heading 4419.
Classification of bamboo tableware under HS 4419.19
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).
- Covers
- 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)
- Also under 4419.19
- Totally Bamboo Cutting Boards
- Bambüsi Cheese Boards
- Royal Craft Wood Bathtub Caddies
- Greener Chef Bamboo Utensils
Codes often confused with 4419.19
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441919 (the code used for bamboo tableware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441919 (the code used for bamboo tableware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% 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 441919, not only bamboo tableware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $286M 71% of world exports
- 2 Germany $19M 4.8% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $18M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $405M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $91M 22% of world imports
- 2 Germany $36M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 France $24M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $421M 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 tableware
Brazil classifies bamboo tableware under NCM 4419.19.00: HS 4419.19 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 tableware
What is the HS code for Bamboo tableware?
The HS code for Bamboo tableware is 441919 (Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of bamboo, n.e.c. in heading 4419). The HS code for bamboo tableware (excluding boards and chopsticks) is 4419.19. Chopping boards are 4419.11 and chopsticks are 4419.12.
How do I classify Bamboo tableware for customs?
Bamboo tableware is classified under HS code 441919 — Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of bamboo, n.e.c. in heading 4419. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo tableware (HS 441919)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441919 (the code used for bamboo tableware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($286M, 71% of world exports), Germany ($19M) and the Netherlands ($18M). World exports came to about $405M, 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 tableware (HS 441919)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441919 (the code used for bamboo tableware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($91M, 22% of world imports), Germany ($36M) and France ($24M). World imports came to about $421M, 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 tableware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441919 for Bamboo tableware 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 tableware in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo tableware (HS 441919) is classified under NCM 4419.19.00.