HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9603.90 – Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers; (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.
HS code 9603.90 is the 6-digit subheading for brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers, (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c. It is used for household brooms, dustpan and brush sets, floor mops, sponge mops and feather dusters.
What HS 9603.90 covers
This broad HS code serves as a 'catch-all' for various general-purpose cleaning tools not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9603. It encompasses a wide range of household, commercial, and institutional cleaning implements, including traditional brooms, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, and non-motorized mechanical floor sweepers. The trade in these items is driven by consistent consumer demand for cleaning products and the needs of the janitorial, hospitality, and retail sectors globally. Importers are typically large retail chains, wholesalers, and distributors of cleaning supplies. Exporters are manufacturers, often from countries with competitive labor and raw material costs, focusing on mass production. Key considerations include material durability, ergonomic design for user comfort, and effectiveness across diverse cleaning tasks, making it a high-volume, often price-sensitive market.
- Covers
- Household brooms
- Dustpan and brush sets
- Floor mops
- Sponge mops
- Feather dusters
- Window squeegees
- Hand-operated carpet sweepers
- Toilet brushes
- Examples
- O-Cedar mops
- Libman brooms
- Vileda cleaning tools
- Rubbermaid commercial mops
- Fuller Brush Company products
Codes often confused with 9603.90
Common mistake. This is the "catch-all" for brushes and cleaning tools not specifically covered elsewhere in 9603, so care must be taken to distinguish it from artist brushes (960330), paint brushes (960340), or machine brushes (960350).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 960390, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 960390 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 $2.8B 60% of world exports
- 2 Germany $309M 6.5% of world exports
- 3 Italy $139M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $4.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $822M 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $331M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 France $186M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $4.2B 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 9603.90
Brazil does not split HS 9603.90: its NCM code is 9603.90.00.
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 9603.90
What is HS code 960390?
HS code 960390 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers; (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.. This broad HS code serves as a 'catch-all' for various general-purpose cleaning tools not specifically classified elsewhere in heading 9603. It encompasses a wide range of household, commercial, and institutional cleaning implements, including traditional brooms, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, and non-motorized mechanical floor sweepers. The trade in these items is driven by consistent consumer demand for cleaning products and the needs of the janitorial, hospitality, and retail sectors globally. Importers are typically large retail chains, wholesalers, and distributors of cleaning supplies. Exporters are manufacturers, often from countries with competitive labor and raw material costs, focusing on mass production. Key considerations include material durability, ergonomic design for user comfort, and effectiveness across diverse cleaning tasks, making it a high-volume, often price-sensitive market.
What products fall under HS code 960390?
Household brooms, dustpan and brush sets, floor mops, sponge mops, feather dusters, window squeegees, hand-operated carpet sweepers, toilet brushes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 960390?
This is the "catch-all" for brushes and cleaning tools not specifically covered elsewhere in 9603, so care must be taken to distinguish it from artist brushes (960330), paint brushes (960340), or machine brushes (960350).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 960390?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 960390 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.8B, 60% of world exports), Germany ($309M) and Italy ($139M). World exports came to about $4.7B, 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 960390?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 960390 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($822M, 20% of world imports), Germany ($331M) and France ($186M). World imports came to about $4.2B, 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 960390 structured?
HS code 960390 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 960390?
In Brazil, HS code 960390 is NCM 9603.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.