Pet Grooming Toilet Brush from Japan
Small brush for owners to clean their own hands after pet handling, valued under 40¢ as personal toilet brush. HTS 9603.29.40.90 despite pet context, for human use.
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
• Marketing must emphasize human personal use, not pet direct
• Antibacterial bristle treatment documentation
• Avoid pet toy confusion