Natural Bristle Stencil Brush from Japan
Compact natural bristle brush for precise stencil painting and signage work. Classified in HTS 9603.40.4040 as a natural bristle variant for paint brushes. Its stiff bristles excel in controlled paint deposit for custom graphics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide photos and diagrams in entry docs to illustrate paint brush function vs. other uses
• Bundle with synthetic brushes carefully to avoid set classification under 9603.90
• Register for ACE system to track binding rulings on bristle content disputes