9603.30.40.00/Synthetic Bristle Artist's Brush Medium/China

Synthetic Bristle Artist's Brush Medium from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• 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