HS Code for Wooden tableware

Wooden tableware and kitchenware are classified under HS code 4419.90, provided they are not made of bamboo or tropical wood (which have separate subheadings). This classification is governed by the functional use of the items in the preparation, serving, or consumption of food and drink. Chapter 44 of the Harmonized System covers wood and articles of wood, and heading 4419 is specifically reserved for items that come into contact with food. The classification applies to items made of solid wood as well as those made of wood-based materials like densified wood or fiberboard, provided they are shaped into kitchen utensils. The distinction between 4419 and 4421 (other wood articles) is strictly based on the "kitchenware" or "tableware" designation.

Products Included

• Wooden salad bowls and serving platters
• Wooden rolling pins and cutting boards
• Wooden spoons, forks, and salad servers
• Wooden bread bins and spice racks
• Wooden nutcrackers and meat tenderizers

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification is between 4419.11/4419.12/4419.19 (Bamboo) and 4419.90 (Other wood). Importers must verify the biological origin of the wood, as bamboo is technically a grass but classified within this heading under its own subheadings. Another error is classifying decorative wooden bowls under 4420.90 (Statuettes and ornaments). If a bowl is food-safe and intended for table use, 4419.90 is the correct code; if it is purely ornamental and not for food contact, 4420.90 applies.

FAQ

What is the HS code for wooden tableware?

The HS code for wooden tableware (excluding bamboo) is 4419.90.

Does this code include wooden disposable cutlery?

Yes, wooden disposable spoons, forks, and knives are typically classified under 4419.90 as they are articles of tableware.