Horsehair Feather Duster from China
A traditional feather duster made from genuine horsehair feathers attached to a wooden handle, designed for gentle dusting of delicate surfaces like antiques and electronics. It falls under HTS 9603.90.4000 as a feather duster, specifically within the category of brooms and brushes excluding prepared knots and tufts.
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 feather origin with supplier certificates to comply with CITES if using protected bird species
• Label products clearly as 'feather dusters' to avoid misclassification as toy items in Chapter 95
• Include material composition (e.g
• feathers, wood) on invoices to prevent scrutiny under general brush rules