Bamboo Calligraphy Writing Brush Small from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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