CLA-2-44:OT:RR:NC:N5:130
Mr. Mitchell Won
INKI LLC
405 Via Stretto Ave
Henderson, NV 89011-0835
RE: The tariff classification of chopsticks and a chopstick rest from China
Dear Mr. Won:
In your letter, dated June 7, 2026, you requested a binding tariff classification ruling on chopsticks packaged
with a chopstick rest. Product information and photos were submitted for our review.
The product under consideration is disposable chopsticks packaged with a chopstick rest. Both the
chopsticks and the rest are manufactured from bamboo. The chopsticks are packaged with the rest by means
of a wide plastic band that holds the two together. The joined chopsticks and rest are then packaged in a
paper sleeve. The chopsticks and rest are given to retail customers by a restaurant or food establishment.
The chopsticks and rest are both classifiable under heading 4419, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United
States, which provides for tableware and kitchenware of wood. Because the chopsticks and rest are classified
in the same heading, they do not meet the definition of articles put up in a set for retail sale. The items are
thus classified separately.
The applicable subheading for the bamboo chopsticks will be 4419.12.0000, HTSUS, which provides for
Tableware and kitchenware of wood: Of bamboo: Chopsticks. The general rate of duty will be 3.2 percent ad
valorem.
The applicable subheading for the bamboo chopstick rests will be 4419.19.9000, HTSUS, which provides for
Tableware and kitchenware of wood: Of bamboo: Other: Other. The general rate of duty will be 3.2 percent
ad valorem.
The duties cited above are current as of this ruling’s issuance. Duty rates are provided for your convenience
and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided
at https://hts.usitc.gov/.
This ruling does not address the applicability of any additional duties, taxes, fees, exactions and/or other
charges, which may apply to the goods discussed herein. This includes, but is not limited to, tariffs and other
duties as provided for in Subchapter III to Chapter 99, HTSUS. Thus, for example, in addition to the
classification stated above, the merchandise covered by this ruling may also need to be reported with either
the Chapter 99 provision under which an additional tariff applies or one of the Chapter 99 provisions
covering exceptions to such tariffs.
For further information to assist with the importation process, please refer to the frequently updated Cargo
Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) messages at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/automated/cargo-systems-messaging-service and the Trade Remedies page at
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/programs-administration/trade-remedies.
The holding set forth above applies only to the specific factual situation and merchandise description as
identified in the ruling request. This position is clearly set forth in Title 19, Code of Federal Regulations
(CFR), Section 177.9(b)(1). This section states that a ruling letter is issued on the assumption that all of the
information furnished in the ruling letter, whether directly, by reference, or by implication, is accurate and
complete in every material respect. In the event that the facts are modified in any way, or if the goods do not
conform to these facts at time of importation, you should bring this to the attention of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) and submit a request for a new ruling in accordance with 19 CFR 177.2.
Additionally, we note that the material facts described in the foregoing ruling may be subject to periodic
verification by CBP.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs and Border Protection
Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents
filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, please contact
National Import Specialist Laurel Duvall at [email protected].
Sincerely,
(for)
James P. Forkan
Director
National Commodity Specialist Division