HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9603.50 – Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles
HS code 9603.50 is the 6-digit subheading for brushes, constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles. It is used for industrial cleaning machine brushes, conveyor belt brushes, car wash brushes, vacuum cleaner brush rolls and street sweeper brushes.
What HS 9603.50 covers
This HS code is dedicated to brushes that are integral components of machines, appliances, or vehicles, rather than standalone hand tools. These specialized brushes serve a wide array of functional purposes, including cleaning, polishing, deburring, sealing, and conveying within industrial, commercial, and automotive applications. Examples range from brushes in street sweepers and car wash systems to vacuum cleaner brush rolls and industrial conveyor belt cleaners. Trade in these items is predominantly B2B, with manufacturers of machinery, automotive components, and consumer appliances being the primary importers. Exporters are specialized brush manufacturers, often possessing significant engineering expertise. Critical factors include material resistance (e.g., to chemicals, heat), durability under continuous operation, and precision manufacturing to meet specific mechanical requirements.
- Covers
- Industrial cleaning machine brushes
- Conveyor belt brushes
- Car wash brushes
- Vacuum cleaner brush rolls
- Street sweeper brushes
- Polishing brushes for machinery
- Deburring brushes
- Examples
- Tennant scrubber brushes
- Kärcher industrial brushes
- Nilfisk vacuum brushes
- Osborn International industrial brushes
- Weiler Abrasives brushes
Codes often confused with 9603.50
Common mistake. Should not be confused with hand-operated cleaning brushes (960390) or paint brushes (960340), as these are designed as integral components of larger systems, not standalone tools.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 960350, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 960350 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $311M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $265M 22% of world exports
- 3 United States $108M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $133M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $104M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 China $74M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9603.50
Brazil does not split HS 9603.50: its NCM code is 9603.50.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9603.50
What is HS code 960350?
HS code 960350 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles. This HS code is dedicated to brushes that are integral components of machines, appliances, or vehicles, rather than standalone hand tools. These specialized brushes serve a wide array of functional purposes, including cleaning, polishing, deburring, sealing, and conveying within industrial, commercial, and automotive applications. Examples range from brushes in street sweepers and car wash systems to vacuum cleaner brush rolls and industrial conveyor belt cleaners. Trade in these items is predominantly B2B, with manufacturers of machinery, automotive components, and consumer appliances being the primary importers. Exporters are specialized brush manufacturers, often possessing significant engineering expertise. Critical factors include material resistance (e.g., to chemicals, heat), durability under continuous operation, and precision manufacturing to meet specific mechanical requirements.
What products fall under HS code 960350?
Industrial cleaning machine brushes, conveyor belt brushes, car wash brushes, vacuum cleaner brush rolls, street sweeper brushes, polishing brushes for machinery, deburring brushes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 960350?
Should not be confused with hand-operated cleaning brushes (960390) or paint brushes (960340), as these are designed as integral components of larger systems, not standalone tools.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 960350?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 960350 in UN Comtrade data were China ($311M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($265M) and the United States ($108M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 960350?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 960350 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($133M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($104M) and China ($74M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 960350 structured?
HS code 960350 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 960350?
In Brazil, HS code 960350 is NCM 9603.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.