Product classification
HS code for Wooden kitchenware: 4419.90
Tableware and kitchenware, of wood, not of bamboo or tropical wood.
Classification of wooden kitchenware under HS 4419.90
Wooden kitchenware is classified under HS code 4419.90, which falls within Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System. This chapter covers wood and articles of wood, while heading 4419 specifically addresses tableware and kitchenware. The classification is determined by General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 1, which states that classification is governed by the terms of the headings and section or chapter notes. Subheading 4419.90 is a residual category intended for products made from wood species that are not bamboo or specifically listed tropical woods. To qualify for this code, the primary utility of the item must be for food preparation, serving, or table use. The Harmonized System distinguishes these items from decorative wood carvings or furniture. The material composition is the primary driver; if the item is made of bamboo, it must be classified under 4419.11 or 4419.19. If it is made of certain tropical woods, it falls under 4419.20. Therefore, 4419.90 is used for common woods like oak, maple, beech, or walnut. The items must be functional tools or vessels used in a culinary context to remain within this heading.
- Covers
- Wooden rolling pins and pastry boards
- Wooden salad bowls and serving platters
- Wooden spoons, forks, and salad servers
- Wooden bread boards and chopping blocks
- Wooden spice boxes for kitchen use
- Wooden nutcrackers and pestles
- Also under 4419.90
- John Boos Maple Cutting Boards
- J.K. Adams Walnut Bowls
- F. Dick Beechwood Spatulas
- Epicurean Wood Fiber Cutting Boards
Codes often confused with 4419.90
Common mistake. A frequent error is misclassifying bamboo kitchenware under 4419.90. Bamboo has its own specific subheadings (4419.11 for bread boards and 4419.12 for chopsticks). Another common mistake involves confusing kitchenware with decorative ornaments under HS code 4420.10. If a wooden bowl is purely ornamental and not food-safe, it belongs in 4420. Furthermore, items with significant metal parts, like a mechanical pepper mill, might be classified under Chapter 82 (Tools) rather than 4419.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden kitchenware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden kitchenware) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 441990, not only wooden kitchenware.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $600M 52% of world exports
- 2 India $75M 6.5% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$63M 5.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $195M 17% of world imports
- 2 Japan $128M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $97M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $1.2B 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 wooden kitchenware
Brazil classifies wooden kitchenware under NCM 4419.90.00: HS 4419.90 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 wooden kitchenware
What is the HS code for Wooden kitchenware?
The HS code for Wooden kitchenware is 441990 (Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; not of bamboo or tropical wood). The HS code for wooden kitchenware made of non-tropical, non-bamboo wood is 4419.90.
How do I classify Wooden kitchenware for customs?
Wooden kitchenware is classified under HS code 441990 — Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; not of bamboo or tropical wood. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include wooden handles for metal utensils?
No, wooden handles imported separately are generally classified under HS code 4421.99, as they are parts of tools rather than finished kitchenware.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden kitchenware (HS 441990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden kitchenware) in UN Comtrade data were China ($600M, 52% of world exports), India ($75M) and Vietnam (about $63M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 wooden kitchenware (HS 441990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden kitchenware) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($195M, 17% of world imports), Japan ($128M) and Germany ($97M). World imports came to about $1.2B, 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 Wooden kitchenware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441990 for Wooden kitchenware 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 wooden kitchenware in Brazil?
In Brazil, wooden kitchenware (HS 441990) is classified under NCM 4419.90.00.