U.S. imports of Bamboo Chopsticks (HS 441912) totaled $1.4M in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Bamboo Chopsticks paid $212K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.52% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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135 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$85KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $16.7M of Bamboo Chopsticks and exported $916K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 98% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 15.52% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4419120000 | Chopsticks, of Bamboo | $1.4M | 15.52% | 99.68% | $212K |
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 | $85K |
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.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 4419
Subheading 441912 · $1.4M of $39.8M
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