Automotive Car Wash Brush from China
A specialized brush designed as a replaceable part for automatic car wash machines, featuring nylon bristles mounted on a plastic or metal base for high-pressure cleaning. It falls under HTS 9603.50.00.00 as it constitutes a brush part integral to vehicle cleaning appliances. The brush is engineered to withstand mechanical scrubbing without detaching during operation.
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
Import Tips
• Verify the brush is explicitly for machine integration via manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification as hand tools; include OEM part numbers in documentation; ensure compliance with vehicle safety standards if applicable