HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9605.00 – Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning
HS code 9605.00 is the 6-digit subheading for travel sets, for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning. It is used for hotel amenity kits, miniature shampoo and conditioner sets, travel sewing kits, portable shoe shine kits and travel dental kits.
What HS 9605.00 covers
This category encompasses travel sets specifically assembled for personal toilet, sewing, shoe care, or clothes cleaning, designed for convenience and portability. These sets typically contain miniature versions of essential items, packaged together to meet the needs of travelers. The international trade is significantly influenced by the global travel and tourism industry, as well as general consumer demand for compact, ready-to-use personal care and maintenance kits. Importers include hotels (for amenity kits), airlines, duty-free shops, pharmacies, department stores, and gift retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in personal care products, textiles, or small tools, who then assemble these curated kits. Key aspects include compact design, compliance with airline regulations for liquids, and the perceived value or luxury of the contents, catering to a diverse range of travelers.
- Covers
- Hotel amenity kits
- Miniature shampoo and conditioner sets
- Travel sewing kits
- Portable shoe shine kits
- Travel dental kits
- Lint roller travel sets
- Mini clothes brush sets
- Examples
- Sephora travel sets
- TSA-approved toiletry kits
- Marriott hotel amenity kits
- Kiwi travel shoe shine kits
- Tide To Go travel kits
Codes often confused with 9605.00
Common mistake. Individual items within the set, if imported separately, would fall under their respective headings (e.g., toothbrushes under 960321), but the "set" classification is crucial here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 960500, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 960500 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 $196M 58% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $24M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$20M 5.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $44M 13% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $32M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $30M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $331M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 9605.00
Brazil does not split HS 9605.00: its NCM code is 9605.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9605.00
What is HS code 960500?
HS code 960500 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning. This category encompasses travel sets specifically assembled for personal toilet, sewing, shoe care, or clothes cleaning, designed for convenience and portability. These sets typically contain miniature versions of essential items, packaged together to meet the needs of travelers. The international trade is significantly influenced by the global travel and tourism industry, as well as general consumer demand for compact, ready-to-use personal care and maintenance kits. Importers include hotels (for amenity kits), airlines, duty-free shops, pharmacies, department stores, and gift retailers. Exporters are often manufacturers specializing in personal care products, textiles, or small tools, who then assemble these curated kits. Key aspects include compact design, compliance with airline regulations for liquids, and the perceived value or luxury of the contents, catering to a diverse range of travelers.
What products fall under HS code 960500?
Hotel amenity kits, miniature shampoo and conditioner sets, travel sewing kits, portable shoe shine kits, travel dental kits, lint roller travel sets, mini clothes brush sets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 960500?
Individual items within the set, if imported separately, would fall under their respective headings (e.g., toothbrushes under 960321), but the "set" classification is crucial here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 960500?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 960500 in UN Comtrade data were China ($196M, 58% of world exports), Türkiye ($24M) and Cambodia (about $20M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 960500?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 960500 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($44M, 13% of world imports), Türkiye ($32M) and the United Kingdom ($30M). World imports came to about $331M, 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 960500 structured?
HS code 960500 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 960500?
In Brazil, HS code 960500 is NCM 9605.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.