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Hardwood Toothbrush Back from China

Eco-friendly wooden handle and back component for manual toothbrushes, often made from maple or oak with a slot for nylon bristles. Classified under HTS 4417.00.60.00 specifically as brush backs, excluding the bristles themselves.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Label clearly as 'brush backs only - bristles not included' to distinguish from complete products

• Ensure FSC certification for sustainable wood sourcing to meet importer preferences

• Avoid any pre-drilled bristle holes that could imply completion status