Bamboo Tongue Depressors from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide ISO 13485 or equivalent medical device manufacturing certification
• Include sterility validation if claimed, or declare as non-sterile wooden depressors
• Avoid bulk wood mixes that could trigger different species classification