9603.30.40.00/Synthetic Bristle Artist's Brush Medium/Japan

Synthetic Bristle Artist's Brush Medium from Japan

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 — 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%

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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