Aquafresh Flex Direct Toothbrush from China
The Aquafresh Flex Direct Toothbrush has a flexible rubberized head with angled nylon bristles for reaching back molars effectively. Classified in HTS 9603.21.00.00 as a toilet brush for personal dental care, with the flex feature not affecting heading placement. It meets the chapter's scope for brushes used on the person.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Rubber grips require material safety data sheets; pitfall is incorrect valuation including promotional packaging
• Ensure ergonomic design doesn't trigger medical device classification under FDA
• Batch test for bristle shedding compliance with ISO oral hygiene standards