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U.S. imports of bamboo chopsticks (HS 441912) totaled $1.7M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Bamboo Chopsticks paid $201K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bamboo Chopsticks imports of $1.7M in July 2026 ran 16% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBamboo chopsticks—classified under the single line 4419120000—are a high-volume, low-unit-value consumer product where Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin goods have significantly shaped sourcing decisions. China remains the dominant supplier, but Vietnam has emerged as a major alternative source, reflecting supply-chain diversification driven by trade-remedy exposure. Because bamboo is an agricultural material, USDA APHIS may require phytosanitary certification to confirm the bamboo has been properly treated or processed to eliminate pest risk.
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173 shipments/mo
Yes, bamboo chopsticks classified under HTS 4419120000 and originating in China have been subject to Section 301 additional tariffs. Importers should verify the current duty treatment and check whether any product-specific exclusions apply, as the USTR exclusion process has evolved over time. Sourcing from Vietnam or other non-subject countries can eliminate this exposure, provided origin is properly documented.
Bamboo is a plant-derived material and may be subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements, particularly if the bamboo has not been fully manufactured into a finished article that eliminates pest risk. In practice, finished, heat-treated or otherwise processed bamboo chopsticks are generally admissible, but importers should confirm with APHIS and their customs broker whether a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country is required for their specific product and origin.
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Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 4419
Subheading 441912 · $1.7M of $35.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$62KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4419120000 | Chopsticks, Of Bamboo | $1.5M | 13.10% | 99.33% | $202K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4419120000 | Chopsticks, Of Bamboo | $69K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 98% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.92%.