9603.30.40.00/Synthetic Bristle Artist's Brush Medium/Germany

Synthetic Bristle Artist's Brush Medium from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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