Bamboo Toothpicks
Thin, pointed bamboo sticks used for cleaning between teeth after meals. Classified under HTS 4421.99.5000 as toothpicks, which are small wooden wares made from bamboo—a material of woody nature per Chapter 44 note. Typically sold in bulk packs for household or restaurant use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprocessed bamboo cane
Raw bamboo not formed into toothpick shape remains under vegetable materials, not manufactured wood articles.
If made from plastic
Plastic toothpicks are synthetic, shifting to Chapter 39 for other plastic articles.
If sold as part of paper serviette set
If packaged with paper products for table use, may classify as molded/filter paper articles under 4823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material is untreated bamboo to avoid classification as bamboo products under 1401 if not processed into articles
• Provide Certificate of Origin and phytosanitary certificate to confirm no pests, as required for wood imports
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as plastic alternatives, which fall under Chapter 39
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