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Ergonomic Wooden Back Brush

Long-handled wooden brush with nylon bristles for hard-to-reach back scrubbing in the shower. Classified in HTS 9603.29.80.90 as an 'other' toilet brush for personal use, premium pricing over 40¢ per unit. Fully assembled, not for machine parts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.6%+12.5%16.1%
🇲🇽Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇨🇦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4417.00Higher: 17.6% vs 16.1%

If unfinished wooden handle sold separately

Wood components without bristles classify under Chapter 44.

9603.90Lower: 15.3% vs 16.1%

If for vehicle or machine cleaning

Non-personal brushes like car wash types go to 9603.90.

3924.10Lower: 15.9% vs 16.1%

If plastic long-handle construction

Plastic tableware-like brushes under Chapter 39 if material dominant.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Comply with Lacey Act for wood handle origin declaration

• Test water resistance; failures prompt safety rejections

• Label clearly as 'personal use' to avoid industrial brush headings