Calligraphy Brush Cleaner from Japan
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.
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%
Import Tips
• Market as accessory, not artist tool; fiber content labels
• Avoid artist brush confusion