9603.90.40.00 - Feather dusters

This HTS classification, 9603.90.40.00, specifically covers feather dusters. These are articles designed for dusting, constructed with feathers (natural or artificial) attached to a handle or base. The primary function is the gentle removal of dust and debris from surfaces through sweeping or flicking action.

At this level of the HTS, 9603.90.40.00 is distinguished from its sibling category, 9603.90.80, which encompasses "Other" items under the broader heading of "Other" brooms, brushes, and dusters not otherwise specified. Therefore, if an item is clearly a feather duster, it will fall under 9603.90.40.00, while other types of dusters or cleaning implements not specifically enumerated would be classified under 9603.90.80.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 9603.90.40.00 is generally determined by the presence of feathers as the primary dusting element and the item's intended use as a duster. Factors such as handle material (wood, plastic, metal) or the specific type of feather used do not typically create separate classifications at this detail level, as long as the item functions and is recognized as a feather duster.