Birch Short Handle Paintbrush from China
Compact birch wood handle for detail paintbrushes used in artistic and trim work. Precisely classified under HTS 4417.00.40.00 for paint brush handles of wood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use clear markings indicating 'for paintbrushes only' to avoid confusion with general tool handles
• Prepare species identification reports for birch to comply with CITES if applicable
• Import in unfinished state if planning domestic assembly to potentially lower duties