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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of wood other than bamboo, like birch
Same small wares functionality but different material shifts to the non-bamboo wood subheading.
If packaged as retail kitchen utensils rather than bulk food industry supply
Retail presentation with consumer packaging may classify under broader table/kitchenware headings.
If woven from bamboo strips rather than solid cut pieces
Basketry/wicker products from bamboo fall under Chapter 46 for plaiting materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include production specs showing compression without binders >3% to distinguish from pellets/briquettes in other subheadings
• Ensure food-grade certification and FDA compliance documentation for U.S. entry
• Avoid bundling with plastic wrappers that could trigger set classification under 4421.91.41
Related Products under HTS 4421.91.60.00
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.
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.