Plastic Paddle Hairbrush from Japan
A wide paddle-shaped hairbrush made primarily of plastic with nylon bristles, designed for detangling and smoothing long hair. It falls under HTS 9603.29.4010 as a hairbrush valued not over 40¢ each, classified among toilet brushes for personal use. The low value distinguishes it from higher-priced variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the brush's value does not exceed 40¢ per unit with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification to higher duty subheadings
• Label products clearly as 'hairbrushes for personal use' and include material composition (e.g
• nylon bristles, plastic body) for CBP compliance
• Avoid common pitfalls like mixing with higher-value items in shipments, which could trigger average value calculations and duty increases