Hardwood Paintbrush Handle from China
A contoured wooden handle crafted from oak or beech hardwood, designed specifically for attaching to paintbrush heads. It falls under HTS 4417.00.40.00 as a dedicated paint brush handle made entirely of wood, excluding any metal or plastic components that would classify it elsewhere.
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
• Verify the handle is solely wooden with no attached ferrules or bristles to avoid reclassification under Chapter 96
• Provide mill certificates confirming wood species origin to comply with Lacey Act requirements
• Label clearly as 'paintbrush handle' to distinguish from general broom handles under 4417.00.20