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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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