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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from non-bamboo wood like birch
Products of bamboo fall specifically under 4421.91.50 while other woods use 4421.91.70.
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.
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
Related Products under HTS 4421.91.50.00
Frilled Bamboo Toothpicks
Bamboo toothpicks with decorative frilled ends for food service use. The bamboo material and toothpick function place them squarely in HTS 4421.91.5000 as bamboo small wares.
Round Bamboo Toothpicks
Cylindrical bamboo toothpicks designed for gentle gum use. Classified under HTS 4421.91.5000 for bamboo toothpicks as basic wooden small wares.
Double-Prong Bamboo Toothpicks
Split-end bamboo toothpicks with two prongs for secure food picking. Bamboo composition qualifies under HTS 4421.91.5000 toothpick category.
Flavored Bamboo Toothpicks
Bamboo toothpicks infused with mint flavoring for fresh breath. Remains HTS 4421.91.5000 as the wood/bamboo substrate defines classification over minor flavor addition.
Disposable Bamboo Toothpicks
Individually wrapped bamboo toothpicks for single-use hygiene. HTS 4421.91.5000 covers these as standard bamboo toothpicks regardless of packaging.