Plastic Travel Toothbrush from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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