Mushroom Brush with Soft Bristles from Canada
A specialized soft-bristled brush for cleaning mushrooms and delicate produce without damage. It is an 'other' brush under HTS 9603.90.80, fitting general cleaning brushes not excluded by chapter notes. Prepared vegetable fiber or synthetic bristles are used.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain food contact safety certifications; label clearly as produce brush
• Pitfall: marketing as kitchen utensil leading to Chapter 39 classification