Mushroom Brush with Soft Bristles from China
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 — China → United States
22.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain food contact safety certifications; label clearly as produce brush
• Pitfall: marketing as kitchen utensil leading to Chapter 39 classification