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Maple Paintbrush Handle from Japan

Precision-turned maple wood handle for artist and professional paintbrushes, with tapered ferrule seat. Falls under HTS 4417.00.80.90 as wooden tool handle for painting implements before brush attachment. Unpainted with balanced weight distribution.

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

• Specify ferrule seat dimensions (V-groove standard) in product specs

• Ensure no paint or varnish applied to maintain tool handle classification