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Pet Grooming Slicker Brush from Japan

A slicker brush with fine wire pins for removing loose fur from pets like cats and dogs. Falls under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes for personal grooming, excluding medical types. Hand-operated for home use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include pet-safe material declarations; avoid veterinary marketing

• Issue: confusion with Chapter 90 medical brushes