Bamboo Cocktail Skewers from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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