Hardwood Toothbrush Back from Japan
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 — 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
• 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