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HTS Code · Chapter 44 · Updated Oct 21, 2026

4421.91.60.00Toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors

HTS Code 4421.91.60.00 covers any article best defined as Wood and Articles of Wood; Wood Charcoal; Cork and Articles of Cork; Manufacturers of Straw,of Esparto or of Other Plaiting Materials; Basketware and WickerworkWood and articles of wood; wood charcoalOther articles of wood:Other:Of bamboo:Toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors, drink mixers and similar small wares:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 4421.91.60.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026

China
Total duty
25.1%
$2,510.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
25.57%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$12,557.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty5.1%
  • Section 301 – China7.5%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

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Base Duty Rates for 4421.91.60.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
5.1%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
33 1/3%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China25.1%
  • Mexico15.1%
  • Canada65.1%
  • Vietnam17.6%
  • Germany10%

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Tariffs by country · Oct 21, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 4421.91.60.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from China pay 25.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
25.1%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China5.1%
  • Section 301 – China7.5%9903.88.15
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
25.1%
Mexico5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
15.1%0% with USMCA
Canada5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
  • Section 338 – Canada50%9903.03.12
65.1%50% with USMCA
Vietnam5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
17.6%
Germany5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.9%9903.05.39
10%
Japan5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.4%9903.05.49
12.5%
South Korea5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.4%9903.05.71
12.5%
Taiwan5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.9%9903.05.76
10%
India5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
15.1%
Ireland5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.9%9903.05.39
10%
Italy5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.9%9903.05.39
10%
Switzerland5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.4%9903.05.74
12.5%
Thailand5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
17.6%
Malaysia5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
15.1%
United Kingdom5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
15.1%
France5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor4.9%9903.05.39
10%
Indonesia5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
15.1%
Brazil5.1%
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
42.6%
Bangladesh5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
15.1%
Cambodia5.1%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
15.1%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from China pay 25.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Mexico pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Canada pay 65.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Vietnam pay 17.6% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from India pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.4%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Thailand pay 17.6% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Malaysia pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from United Kingdom pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.9%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Indonesia pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Brazil pay 42.6% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Bangladesh pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Cambodia pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 4421.91.60.00 From

In 2025 the US imported $39M of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00), up 22% on 2024, mostly from China (49%), Romania (23%) and Czech Republic (19%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$19M49%8%25.1%
Romania$9M23%93%10%
Czech Republic$7M19%77%10%
Slovakia$1M3%428%10%
Canada$867K2%52%65.1%50% with USMCA
Germany$236K1%78%10%
Taiwan$225K1%1945%10%
Thailand$192K0%73%17.6%
India$162K0%200%15.1%
Vietnam$92K0%39%17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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What does HTS code 4421.91.60.00 cover?

HTS code 4421.91.60.00 covers toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (Other), classified under Chapter 44 (Wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5.1%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 4421.91.60.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 4421.91.60.00 is 5.1%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 33 1/3%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from China?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from China pay 25.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Vietnam?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Vietnam pay 17.6% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Mexico?

As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors (HTS 4421.91.60.00) from Mexico pay 15.1% in duties: the 5.1% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 4421.91.60.00 from?

In 2025 the US imported $39M of toothpicks, skewers, candy sticks, ice cream sticks, tongue depressors under HTS 4421.91.60.00, mostly from China (49%), Romania (23%) and Czech Republic (19%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 4421.91.60.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 4421.91.60.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.

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