Bamboo Handle Nail Brush from Japan
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¢.
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
• 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