4419.20 - Of tropical wood:

This HTS category, 4419.20, specifically covers tableware and kitchenware manufactured from tropical wood. This includes a wide range of items intended for use in food preparation, serving, and consumption, such as cutting boards, serving trays, utensils (excluding those specifically covered under subheadings), and bowls, provided they are made from woods originating from tropical regions. The defining characteristic for classification under this heading is the material composition, specifically the use of tropical wood.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. While 4419.20 pertains to tropical wood, the sibling category ": Of bamboo:" covers similar tableware and kitchenware but exclusively those made from bamboo. The ": Other:" sibling (4419.90) would encompass tableware and kitchenware of wood that does not fall under the specified classifications for bamboo or tropical wood.

Within the 4419.20 category, further subdivisions exist to provide greater specificity. The subcategory 4419.20.10.00 specifically enumerates forks and spoons made of tropical wood, ensuring that these common utensils are classified distinctly. The remaining items within this category, encompassing all other types of tableware and kitchenware made from tropical wood not otherwise specified, are categorized under 4419.20.90.00: Other. This hierarchical structure allows for precise tariff application based on the type and function of the wooden tableware or kitchenware.