Bamboo Skewers 6-inch
These 6-inch bamboo skewers are used for grilling vegetables, meats, and fruits, fitting under HTS 4421.99.60.00 as small wares similar to skewers made from wood or woody materials like bamboo. They are thin, pointed sticks designed for food preparation and serving.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made of plastic instead of bamboo
Plastic skewers are classified under Chapter 39 for other plastic articles, not wood.
If sold as part of a kitchen utensil set
When packaged with other utensils, they may be treated as tableware sets under heading 8215.
If imported in bulk as unfinished lengths over 90cm
Longer wooden sticks may classify as worked wood under 4419 if not specifically small wares.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify material is natural bamboo or wood to avoid reclassification under plastics (3926)
• Provide certificates of origin for quota eligibility on certain wood products
• Label packages clearly to distinguish from chopsticks, which may fall under different subheadings
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