Premium Boar Bristle Shaving Brush from Japan
High-end shaving brush with badger-grade boar bristles on a resin handle for optimal lather formation. Falls under HTS 9603.29.80.90 as an 'other' toilet brush valued over 40¢ each for personal grooming. Excludes Chapter 82 as it's not cutlery-attached.
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
• Source CITES certification for boar hair to clear wildlife import regulations
• Provide knot density specs if challenged on 'prepared tufts' exclusion
• Insure against bristle quality claims; mismatches lead to duty adjustments