Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush Head from Japan
The Oral-B Kids Electric Toothbrush Head is a replacement nylon bristle head compatible with electric toothbrush handles, shaped for children's smaller mouths. Classified under HTS 9603.21.00.00 as it constitutes a toothbrush part for personal use on the person. Chapter notes confirm inclusion even as appliance components if primarily for tooth cleaning.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm compatibility declaration and child-safety certifications; pitfall is classifying heads separately from full electric units
• Use HTS advisory rulings for electric vs manual heads to avoid reclassification during entry
• Ensure BPA-free certification for plastic components targeting children's products