Bamboo Fruit Skewers from Japan
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 — 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
• 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