Bamboo Toothpicks from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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