Wooden Serving Skewers from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Food-grade finish certification mandatory for direct contact
• Length specifications distinguish from cooking skewers
• Splinter-free polishing prevents rejection