Plastic Travel Toothbrush from Germany
A compact, disposable plastic toothbrush designed for travel use, with soft nylon bristles for cleaning teeth. It falls under HTS 9603.29.40 as a toothbrush for use on the person, valued not over 40¢ each due to its simple construction and low-cost materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify unit value with invoices to confirm under 40¢ threshold; overvaluation risks higher duties
• Include material composition labels (bristles, handle) for FDA compliance on oral hygiene imports
• Avoid misclassification as toy brushes (Chapter 95) by emphasizing personal hygiene purpose