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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