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Beechwood Artist Brush Back from Germany

Precision-machined beech wood ferrule holder for professional artist brushes, designed to securely anchor hog hair or sable bristles. This qualifies as a brush back under HTS 4417.00.60.00 as it's the wooden body integral to brush construction.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include technical drawings showing bristle attachment area to prove unfinished status

• Test for moisture content below 12% to prevent mold issues during ocean transit

• Declare exact wood species; beech requires specific phytosanitary measures