Viscose Flocked Artist Brush Swabs from Japan
Viscose rayon flock mimics soft brush tips for paint mixing, staining, and detailing in crafts, with wood handles. As man-made fiber flock articles ≤5 mm, they fit 5601.22.00.50 excluding plastic paintbrushes. Popular in hobby and restoration kits.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Classify based on flock, not handle; provide cross-sections showing textile adhesion
• Avoid sets with actual brushes, which may classify under 9603 as complete painting sets
• Biodegradable claims require fiber content verification to maintain man-made textile status