Bamboo Calligraphy Writing Brush Small

Traditional bamboo-handled writing brush with wolf hair for East Asian calligraphy, valued 6.5¢. Classifies in HTS 9603.30.40.00 as writing brush for art/cosmetics equivalent. Used for ink application on rice paper.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9606.29Lower: 12.9% vs 17.5%

If button parts or press-fasteners

Different fasteners/buttons in 9606, not brushes.

4419.90Lower: 13.2% vs 17.5%

If bamboo handle as unfinished wood article

State of completion: bare handles may go to Chapter 44 wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cultural artifact claims rare but declare as modern tool, not antique (Chapter 97)

Hair type (wolf) needs no special docs unlike sable; value per brush critical

Sets with ink stones risk 9603.90 set classification