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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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