Colgate Adult Soft Toothbrush from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
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