Bamboo Fruit Skewers from China
Short bamboo skewers for fruit platters and appetizers at parties. Similar to cocktail skewers, classified under HTS 4421.91.60.00 'skewers' of bamboo.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Use moisture content tests showing kiln-dried processing for stability
• Avoid sharpened ends that resemble weapons (rare CBP issue)
• Bulk import declarations should specify food contact compliance