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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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