Bamboo Toothpicks from Japan
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.
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
• Submit photos and dimensions proving toothpick form (under 100mm length) to match subheading specifications
• Declare splinter-free processing to meet U.S. consumer safety standards and avoid CBP holds
• Separate flavored or decorative toothpicks to prevent reclassification as candy sticks