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Bamboo Handle Nail Brush

A small scrub brush with natural bamboo handle and stiff nylon bristles for cleaning fingernails during grooming. Classified under HTS 9603.29.40 as a toilet brush for personal use, with low unit value under 40¢.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+12.5%19.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.90.40Higher: 20% vs 19.5%

If for household cleaning, not personal use

Non-toilet brushes like general scrubbers go to other subheadings in 9603.

9603.29.80Lower: 16.1% vs 19.5%

If valued over 40¢ each

Exceeding value limit moves to higher-value toilet brush category.

4421.99.70Higher: 37.5% vs 19.5%

If solely wooden with no bristles

Plain wooden brushes may classify as wood articles in Chapter 44.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document bamboo sourcing for sustainability claims; ensure phytosanitary certificates if required

• Label bristle type and origin to meet consumer product safety standards

• Prevent reclassification as general cleaning brush (9603.90) by specifying personal nail use