Bamboo Kabob Skewers from China
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.
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
• Confirm natural bamboo without paint/coatings via material safety data sheets
• Package in food-contact compliant materials to support classification intent
• Document end-use as disposable food skewers to distinguish from reusable utensils