HS Heading 9603 : Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees)
HS Heading 9603 encompasses brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees). It classifies 7 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 96 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].
Subheadings Under Heading 9603
| HS Code | WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description | Chapter | Operational Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9603.10 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles | 96 | View 9603.10 Package → |
| 9603.21 | Toothbrushes, shaving brushes, hair brushes, nail brushes, eyelash brushes and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including such brushes constituting parts of appliances, Toothbrushes, including dental-plate brushes | 96 | View 9603.21 Package → |
| 9603.29 | Toothbrushes, shaving brushes, hair brushes, nail brushes, eyelash brushes and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including such brushes constituting parts of appliances, Other | 96 | View 9603.29 Package → |
| 9603.30 | Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics | 96 | View 9603.30 Package → |
| 9603.40 | Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers | 96 | View 9603.40 Package → |
| 9603.50 | Other brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles | 96 | View 9603.50 Package → |
| 9603.90 | Other | 96 | View 9603.90 Package → |
How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 9603
Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
USITC HTS Heading 9603 ↗
United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
CBP CROSS Rulings ↗
CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 9603 precedent rulings.
WCO Nomenclature ↗
World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.
U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗
U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.