Teak Wooden Toothpicks from Japan
Premium teak wood toothpicks valued for durability and natural oils. HTS 4421.99.5000 includes all wood toothpicks, with teak qualifying per chapter notes on woody materials. Used in luxury hospitality.
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
• Check CITES Appendix if teak from restricted regions; provide export permits
• Natural oils require safety data sheets for food contact compliance
• Avoid declaring as skewers if length < typical toothpick size