Natural Bristle Paint Brush from Germany
A high-quality paint brush with hog bristle for professional painting, not fitting artist brush subheadings. It is classified in HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes for painting purposes outside specialized categories. The prepared natural bristles distinguish it from synthetic types.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately (e.g
• hog bristle percentage) for customs; test for animal product restrictions
• Pitfall: confusing with artist brushes requiring finer classification