Colgate Adult Soft Toothbrush from China
The Colgate Adult Soft Toothbrush features nylon bristles on a plastic handle designed specifically for cleaning teeth and gums. It falls under HTS 9603.21.00.00 as a toothbrush for use on the person, explicitly including those for dental hygiene. This classification covers complete, finished toothbrushes ready for retail sale.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify bristle material (nylon/polyester) and ensure labeling complies with FDA cosmetic regulations for oral care products
• Provide Certificates of Origin for preferential duty treatment under USMCA or other FTAs; common pitfall is misclassifying as medical device
• Inspect for lead/phthalate content in plastic handle to meet CPSIA standards, avoiding FDA import alerts