Bamboo Cocktail Skewers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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