Hardwood Paintbrush Handle from Japan
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 — 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
• 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