Bamboo Toothpicks

Thin, pointed bamboo sticks used for cleaning between teeth after meals. Made entirely from bamboo, these toothpicks classify under HTS 4421.91.5000 as small wares of bamboo due to their simple construction and household oral hygiene purpose.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4421.91.70Higher: 35% vs 10%

If made from non-bamboo wood like birch

Products of bamboo fall specifically under 4421.91.50 while other woods use 4421.91.70.

8215Higher: 15.3% vs 10%

If sold as part of a plastic dispenser set

When packaged with non-wood components for table use, may classify as spoons/forks under Chapter 82.

9603.90.80.50Higher: 20.3% vs 10%

If for industrial dental tool applications

Sterilized or specially treated toothpicks for medical use shift to Chapter 96 brooms/brushes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify 100% bamboo composition via supplier certification to avoid reclassification as generic wood under 4421.91.70

Ensure proper fumigation documentation if sourced from regions with phytosanitary restrictions

Declare net weight excluding packaging to match statistical reporting requirements