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Maple Frilled Toothpicks

Maple wood toothpicks with decorative frilled ends for garnish use. Specifically toothpicks under HTS 4421.99.5000 despite styling, as function remains dental/food picking. Popular in cocktail service.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4421.99.70Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If marketed as cocktail skewers

Principal use as food skewers shifts from toothpicks to similar small wares.

0709.60.20Higher: 37.5% vs 12.5%

If vegetable-based

Cellulose or bamboo derivatives mimicking wood may classify as vegetable materials.

4415.20Higher: 23.2% vs 12.5%

If painted or lacquered

Surface wood coatings beyond impregnation move to Chapter 44 painted pallets/wares.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Frills must not alter primary toothpick function per GRI 1 classification rules

• Test for maple sap residue compliance with FDA indirect additives