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Luxury Nylon Bristle Hair Brush from Japan

This high-end hair brush features soft nylon bristles set in a premium wooden handle, designed for gentle detangling and scalp massage during personal grooming. It falls under HTS 9603.29.80 as a hair brush for use on the person, valued over 40¢ each due to its quality materials and craftsmanship.

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 the brush's value exceeds 40¢ per unit with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification to lower-value subheadings

Ensure labeling complies with FDA cosmetic brush regulations if marketed for personal hygiene

Provide material composition certificates to confirm it's not a specialized medical brush under Chapter 90