4421.91.50.00/Flavored Bamboo Toothpicks/Japan

Flavored Bamboo Toothpicks from Japan

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 — 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%

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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