Fragranced Wooden Toothpicks from Japan
Wooden toothpicks infused with mint or cinnamon fragrance for fresh breath. HTS 4421.99.5000 covers toothpicks regardless of flavoring, as primary material is wood. Packaged in decorative tins for retail.
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
• Declare flavorings separately on entry; excess binders (>3%) could reclassify per pellet/briquette notes analogy
• Obtain prior FDA notification if essential oils used, as food contact substances