Bamboo Cocktail Skewers
Thin bamboo skewers used for threading cocktail garnishes like olives or fruit in drinks. Classified under HTS 4421.91.60.00 as 'similar small wares' of bamboo, matching the category for toothpicks, skewers, and drink mixers due to their small size and food service function.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold in bulk for industrial packaging machinery
Bulk bamboo sticks without retail packaging may classify as tableware or kitchenware articles rather than small wares.
If cut to precise lengths with machined ends for disposable medical applications
Machined bamboo items resembling paper-based dispensers fall under Chapter 48 for molded/pressed articles.
If imported as raw, unprocessed bamboo cane segments
Unfinished bamboo in natural form without shaping for specific small ware use remains vegetable material under Chapter 14.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify bamboo origin certification to ensure compliance with HTS 4421 bamboo subheading and avoid reclassification
• Provide lab tests confirming no chemical treatments exceeding natural wood processing limits
• Label packages clearly as 'bamboo skewers for food use' to prevent customs disputes over end-use
Related Products under HTS 4421.91.60.00
Bamboo Ice Cream Sticks
Flat bamboo sticks designed for ice cream and popsicle handles, typically 4 inches long and 1/8 inch thick. Falls under HTS 4421.91.60.00 explicitly as 'ice cream sticks' made of bamboo, a woody material per chapter notes.
Bamboo Toothpicks
Flattened or round bamboo toothpicks, approximately 2.75 inches long, used for oral hygiene or food picking. Directly covered by HTS 4421.91.60.00 as 'toothpicks' of bamboo, qualifying as other small wares of woody material.
Bamboo Kabob Skewers
Longer bamboo skewers (6-12 inches) specifically for grilling meat and vegetable kabobs. HTS 4421.91.60.00 includes 'skewers' of bamboo as similar small wares for food preparation.
Bamboo Tongue Depressors
Flat, smooth bamboo sticks (6 inches long) used by medical professionals for patient examinations. Explicitly listed under HTS 4421.91.60.00 as 'tongue depressors' made from bamboo.
Bamboo Drink Stirrers
Short, paddle-shaped bamboo sticks for mixing beverages in bars and cafes. Qualifies under HTS 4421.91.60.00 as 'drink mixers and similar small wares' of bamboo.
Bamboo Candy Sticks
Thin, straight bamboo rods used as handles for lollipops and hard candies. HTS 4421.91.60.00 covers 'candy sticks' explicitly as bamboo small wares.