Wooden Paint Brush Handles

Straight wooden handles designed specifically for attaching to paint brush heads, typically made from hardwood like birch or beech for durability and balance. These qualify under HTS 4417.00.80 as tool handles of wood, separate from the brush heads. They are unfinished or lightly finished for easy assembly into complete brushes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.1%+35.0%40.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.40.40Lower: 14% vs 40.1%

If imported with brush heads attached as complete paint brushes

Complete assembled brushes with wooden handles fall under Chapter 96 for brooms, brushes, and paint brushes.

4407.99.02Lower: 35% vs 40.1%

If imported as rough sawn lumber rather than shaped handles

Unshaped or minimally processed wood is classified under Chapter 44 sawn wood headings before tool forming.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 40.1%

If considered wooden builders' joinery or carpentry rather than tool handles

Special purpose wooden components for construction may shift to Chapter 44 joinery if not specifically tool-related.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Verify wood species origin documentation to comply with Lacey Act requirements for plant imports

โ€ข Ensure handles are imported without brush heads attached to avoid reclassification as complete tools