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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Market as accessory, not artist tool; fiber content labels
• Avoid artist brush confusion