Maple Nailbrush Back
A hard maple wood back for personal care nail cleaning brushes, compact with a groove for anchoring bristles. As a wooden brush back, it is classified under tariff item 4417.00.90, which covers other tools and tool bodies of wood.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as a complete nail brush with bristles
Complete brushes fall under heading 96.03, not under wooden components.
If the item is a handle rather than a back
Handles for brushes are specifically listed in the sibling tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the wood is maple and not a restricted species; maple is generally not regulated
• Keep records of the product's dimensions and finishing to support classification as a brush back
• If the item is part of a set with other components, consider whether it is classified separately or as a set
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