Flavored Bamboo Toothpicks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• File FDA Prior Notice for flavored variants due to food contact implications
• Disclose binder/essential oil content (<3% per subheading notes) to avoid briquette rules
• Test for flavor migration that could require food additive registration