Hand-Operated Wire Brush from Japan
A heavy-duty wire brush with steel bristles for rust removal and cleaning metal surfaces, designed for manual use. Classified under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes not motorized or machine parts. It fits the brush definition excluding specialized medical or dental types.
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
• Include safety data sheets for wire material to comply with import standards; ensure not classified as a machine part
• Avoid bundling with power tools, as sets may change classification