Bamboo Calligraphy Writing Brush Small from Japan
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.
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
• 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