Product classification
HS code for Wooden tableware: 4419.90
Tableware and kitchenware, of wood, not of bamboo or tropical wood.
Classification of wooden tableware under HS 4419.90
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden tableware), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden tableware) 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 tableware.
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 tableware
Brazil classifies wooden tableware 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 tableware
What is the HS code for Wooden tableware?
The HS code for Wooden tableware is 441990 (Tableware and kitchenware, of wood; not of bamboo or tropical wood). The HS code for wooden tableware (excluding bamboo) is 4419.90.
How do I classify Wooden tableware for customs?
Wooden tableware 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 disposable cutlery?
Yes, wooden disposable spoons, forks, and knives are typically classified under 4419.90 as they are articles of tableware.
Which countries are the top exporters of wooden tableware (HS 441990)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden tableware) 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 tableware (HS 441990)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 441990 (the code used for wooden tableware) 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 tableware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 441990 for Wooden 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 wooden tableware in Brazil?
In Brazil, wooden tableware (HS 441990) is classified under NCM 4419.90.00.