Wooden Ice Cream Sticks from Japan
Standard 4.5-inch flat wooden sticks used for ice cream pops and craft projects, explicitly listed under HTS 4421.99.60.00 as ice cream sticks, a type of small wood ware. Made from birch or poplar wood for smooth finish and food safety.
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
• Ensure FDA compliance for food-contact surfaces with proper sanitization documentation
• Avoid bundling with candy to prevent classification as confectionery sets
• Use accurate quantity declarations as they are often imported in high volumes