Beechwood Artist Brush Back from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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