Natural Bristle Paint Brush from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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