Product classification
HS code for Tropical wood tableware: 4419.20
Tableware and kitchenware, of wood, of tropical wood.
Classification of tropical wood tableware under HS 4419.20
Tableware and kitchenware made of tropical wood are classified under HS code 441920. Heading 4419 covers all wooden articles used for the preparation or serving of food and drink. Subheading 441920 is the specific designation for these items when they are crafted from tropical wood species. This includes a wide range of functional kitchen items. The classification is determined by the intended use of the product (contact with food) and the material (tropical wood). It is distinct from ornamental woodware, which falls under 4420. For an item to be classified here, its primary purpose must be utilitarian within a kitchen or dining setting. The use of tropical wood often implies a higher durability or aesthetic value, which is why the Harmonized System differentiates it from other wood types or bamboo. Common tropical woods used for these items include Teak, which is naturally oily and water-resistant, making it ideal for kitchen environments. Proper classification ensures that food-safety regulations and timber trade agreements are correctly applied to the imported goods.
- Covers
- Tropical wood salad bowls
- Teak cutting boards and butcher blocks
- Wooden spoons and spatulas made of mahogany
- Serving trays made of tropical hardwood
- Chopsticks made of tropical wood species
- Also under 4419.20
- Teakhaus Cutting Boards
- Lipper International Acacia Bowls
- Thirstystone Mango Wood Platters
- Artisanal Kitchen Supply Teak Utensils
Codes often confused with 4419.20
Common mistake. Tropical wood tableware is frequently misclassified under 441990, which is the category for tableware made of other (non-tropical) woods. It is also sometimes confused with 441911, which is specifically for bamboo tableware. Furthermore, decorative bowls not intended for food contact might be incorrectly placed in 442011 (ornaments) instead of the functional 441920 category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441920 (the code used for tropical wood tableware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441920 (the code used for tropical wood tableware) in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% 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 441920, not only tropical wood tableware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Vietnam* ~$26M 24% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 Indonesia $18M 17% of world exports
- 3 China $15M 14% of world exports
World total: $107M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $84M 40% of world imports
- 2 Germany $13M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 Japan $12M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $207M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 tropical wood tableware
Brazil classifies tropical wood tableware under NCM 4419.20.00: HS 4419.20 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 tropical wood tableware
What is the HS code for Tropical wood tableware?
The HS code for Tropical wood tableware is 441920 (Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of tropical wood). The HS code for tableware and kitchenware made of tropical wood is 441920.
How do I classify Tropical wood tableware for customs?
Tropical wood tableware is classified under HS code 441920 — Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; of tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include bamboo cutting boards?
No, bamboo items are classified under subheading 441911. HS code 441920 is specifically for items made from tropical wood species.
Which countries are the top exporters of tropical wood tableware (HS 441920)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441920 (the code used for tropical wood tableware) in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $26M, 24% of world exports), Indonesia ($18M) and China ($15M). World exports came to about $107M, 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 tropical wood tableware (HS 441920)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441920 (the code used for tropical wood tableware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($84M, 40% of world imports), Germany ($13M) and Japan ($12M). World imports came to about $207M, 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 Tropical wood tableware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441920 for Tropical wood 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 tropical wood tableware in Brazil?
In Brazil, tropical wood tableware (HS 441920) is classified under NCM 4419.20.00.