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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%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

• 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