Plastic Travel Toothbrush from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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