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Wooden Serving Skewers

Bamboo skewers with decorative paddle handles for appetizer presentation. Per chapter note, bamboo qualifies as wood under HTS 4421.99.98.80 for other articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina3.3%+37.5%40.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada3.3%+60.0%63.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4419.90Lower: 15.7% vs 40.8%

If food preparation or cooking use

Kitchen wooden utensils classify under heading 4419.

4602.11Lower: 19.1% vs 40.8%

If woven bamboo construction

Plaited bamboo articles move to Chapter 46.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Food-grade finish certification mandatory for direct contact

โ€ข Length specifications distinguish from cooking skewers

โ€ข Splinter-free polishing prevents rejection