Mushroom Brush with Soft Bristles from Japan
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 — 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
• Obtain food contact safety certifications; label clearly as produce brush
• Pitfall: marketing as kitchen utensil leading to Chapter 39 classification