Economy Hair Brush from Japan
A basic plastic hair brush with nylon bristles for detangling and styling hair on the person. Falls under HTS 9603.29.40 due to its toilet brush function and retail value not exceeding 40¢ each.
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
• Test bristle rigidity for safety; static claims need substantiation
• Use HTS-specific invoices to prevent grouping with pricier variants
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain brush imports from Asia