Mushroom Brush with Soft Bristles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain food contact safety certifications; label clearly as produce brush
• Pitfall: marketing as kitchen utensil leading to Chapter 39 classification