Wooden Tongue Depressors Sterile from Germany
Sterile 6-inch wooden tongue depressors for medical examinations, directly under HTS 4421.99.60.00 as listed small wares of wood. Made from smooth poplar wood, individually wrapped for hygiene.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include FDA establishment registration and sterilization validation documents
• Avoid medical device classification by not claiming diagnostic functions
• Use heat-treated wood to meet ISPM 15 fumigation standards