Product classification
HS code for Feather dusters: 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.
Classification of feather dusters under HS 9603.90
Feather dusters are classified under HS code 9603.90. Chapter 96 of the Harmonized System covers miscellaneous manufactured articles, and heading 9603 specifically includes brooms, brushes, mops, and feather dusters. The classification logic follows the principle that the item is a finished tool designed for cleaning. Feather dusters are explicitly mentioned in the heading text of 9603. The subheading 9603.90 is a residual "Other" category that captures cleaning implements not specifically named in the preceding subheadings (such as toothbrushes, hairbrushes, or paintbrushes). The primary component that defines the product is the bundle of feathers—typically ostrich, chicken, or turkey—used as the dust-attracting surface, which is permanently attached to a handle made of wood, plastic, or metal. Even though the feathers are a natural product of animal origin, the manufacturing process that converts them into a specific utilitarian tool moves them from the raw material chapters into the manufactured goods section of the tariff schedule.
- Covers
- Ostrich feather dusters with wooden handles
- Retractable feather dusters for household cleaning
- Industrial-sized feather dusters for delicate equipment
- Handheld chicken feather dusters
- Synthetic feather-style dusters (if classified by function)
- Also under 9603.90
- O-Cedar mops
- Libman brooms
- Vileda cleaning tools
- Rubbermaid commercial mops
- Fuller Brush Company products
Codes often confused with 9603.90
Common mistake. Feather dusters are sometimes misclassified under HS code 6701.00, which covers skins and other parts of birds with their feathers. However, 6701 is for raw or minimally worked feathers, whereas 9603 is for finished tools. They may also be confused with 9603.10, but that code is specifically for brooms and brushes consisting of twigs or vegetable materials bound together.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960390 (the code used for feather dusters), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960390 (the code used for feather dusters) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 960390, not only feather dusters.
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 feather dusters
Brazil classifies feather dusters under NCM 9603.90.00: HS 9603.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about feather dusters
What is the HS code for Feather dusters?
The HS code for Feather dusters is 960390 (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.). The HS code for feather dusters is 9603.90.
How do I classify Feather dusters for customs?
Feather dusters is classified under HS code 960390 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are microfiber dusters classified under this same code?
Yes, most handheld microfiber dusters are also classified under 9603.90 as they serve the same functional purpose as brushes or dusters not elsewhere specified.
Which countries are the top exporters of feather dusters (HS 960390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960390 (the code used for feather dusters) 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 feather dusters (HS 960390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960390 (the code used for feather dusters) 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.
Is the HS code for Feather dusters the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960390 for Feather dusters is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for feather dusters in Brazil?
In Brazil, feather dusters (HS 960390) is classified under NCM 9603.90.00.