Product classification
HS code for Hair brushes: 9603.29
Brushes, shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances.
Classification of hair brushes under HS 9603.29
Hair brushes are classified under HS code 9603.29. This classification is found within Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9603 includes brooms, brushes, and mops. Specifically, the 9603.2x subseries covers brushes used for personal grooming (toilet brushes). While 9603.21 is reserved for toothbrushes, 9603.29 serves as the category for all other toilet brushes for use on the person, which includes hair brushes, nail brushes, and eyelash brushes. The classification applies regardless of the material of the handle (wood, plastic, or metal) or the bristles (natural hair, synthetic nylon, or wire). It also includes brushes that are designed to be parts of appliances, provided they are primarily used for personal grooming. The essential character of the item as a brush for human hair dictates its placement here under the General Rules of Interpretation.
- Covers
- Paddle brushes and round styling brushes
- Detangling brushes and vented hair brushes
- Travel hair brushes and folding brushes
- Brushes for eyelashes or eyebrows
- Hair brushes designed as attachments for hair dryers
- Also under 9603.29
- Kent Brushes (hair, shaving)
- Real Techniques makeup brushes
- Tangle Teezer hairbrushes
- Artis makeup brushes
- The Body Shop bath brushes
- Tweezerman nail brushes
Codes often confused with 9603.29
Common mistake. Hair brushes are sometimes misclassified under 9603.90, which is for \"other\" brushes like industrial or cleaning brushes. However, because they are for personal use (toiletries), they must stay within 9603.2x. Another error involves electric hair brushes; if the device is a motorized rotating brush, it might be confused with 8510, but if it is a simple brush attachment or a non-motorized brush, 9603.29 remains correct. If the brush has an integrated heating element, it may move to 8516.32.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960329 (the code used for hair brushes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960329 (the code used for hair brushes) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 960329, not only hair brushes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $831M 61% of world exports
- 2 Germany $84M 6.2% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $60M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $186M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $97M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $71M 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 hair brushes
Brazil classifies hair brushes under NCM 9603.29.00: HS 9603.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hair brushes
What is the HS code for Hair brushes?
The HS code for Hair brushes is 960329 (Brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances). The HS code for hair brushes is 9603.29.
How do I classify Hair brushes for customs?
Hair brushes is classified under HS code 960329 — Brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include brushes for pets?
No. Brushes for grooming animals are generally classified under 9603.90 as other brushes, as 9603.29 is specifically for brushes used \"on the person.\"
Which countries are the top exporters of hair brushes (HS 960329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960329 (the code used for hair brushes) in UN Comtrade data were China ($831M, 61% of world exports), Germany ($84M) and the United Kingdom ($60M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 hair brushes (HS 960329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960329 (the code used for hair brushes) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($186M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($97M) and South Korea ($71M). 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.
Is the HS code for Hair brushes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960329 for Hair brushes 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 hair brushes in Brazil?
In Brazil, hair brushes (HS 960329) is classified under NCM 9603.29.00.