Calligraphy Brush Cleaner

A specialized cleaning brush for washing ink off calligraphy brushes. Under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes for maintaining art tools, not the brushes themselves. Soft synthetic bristles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.8%+17.5%20.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.29.40Lower: 17% vs 20.3%

If reclassified as artist brush

Fine art brushes have dedicated subheadings.

3923.21.00Higher: 38% vs 20.3%

If plastic bottle brush style

Plastic cleaning articles under Chapter 39.

3215.90.10Higher: 38.1% vs 20.3%

If ink-stained and with ink

Artist materials exclude certain brushes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Market as accessory, not artist tool; fiber content labels

β€’ Avoid artist brush confusion

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