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Quip Electric Toothbrush in Midnight from Germany

The Quip electric toothbrush features a slim AAA battery-powered sonic motor delivering gentle 10,000 lateral strokes per minute. Its minimalist design includes a travel cover that doubles as a hygienic stand. HTS 8509.80.50.45 applies to this compact domestic electromechanical toothbrush with self-contained motor.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Clearly label packaging as 'electric toothbrush' to prevent reclassification as battery-powered grooming tools

• AAA battery-powered models require less hazardous material documentation than lithium-ion rechargeables

• Subscription refill heads must be valued separately to avoid duty escalation on complete unit pricing