Colgate Adult Soft Toothbrush from Germany
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 — 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
• 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