Synthetic Bristle Artist's Brush Medium
A mid-range artist's brush with synthetic bristles designed for oil and acrylic painting, featuring a wooden handle and nickel-plated ferrule. It falls under HTS 9603.30.40.00 as an artist's brush valued over 5¢ but not over 10¢ each, suitable for fine art applications. This classification applies to brushes primarily used by artists for paint application, excluding those for cosmetics or industrial machinery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If valued under 5¢ each
Lower-value artist's brushes shift to 9603.29 for economical imports, changing duty structure.
If valued over 10¢ each
Higher-value brushes exceed the price threshold, moving to a different subheading with potentially adjusted duties.
If classified as a cosmetic makeup brush
Brushes primarily for toilet/cosmetic use are excluded from Chapter 96 per notes and fall under Chapter 82 cutlery headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify unit value with invoices to confirm 5¢-10¢ range; undervaluation risks reclassification to lower duty subheadings
• Include certificates of origin for preferential tariffs; ensure bristles are specified as synthetic or natural for Chapter 96 compliance
• Avoid mislabeling as cosmetic brushes (Chapter 33 excluded); provide usage demos if audited
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