Product classification
HS code for Industrial brushes: 9603.50
Brushes, constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.
Classification of industrial brushes under HS 9603.50
Industrial brushes are classified under HS code 9603.50. This code is situated within Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9603 specifically includes brooms, brushes, mops, and similar items. Subheading 9603.50 is reserved for brushes that constitute parts of machines, appliances, or vehicles. Unlike general-purpose hand brushes or household cleaning tools, these items are engineered to be integrated into mechanical systems. They are often used for cleaning conveyor belts, deburring metal parts, applying lubricants, or static dissipation in industrial machinery. The classification is determined by the brush's design and intended use as a component of a larger mechanical unit. If a brush is designed for manual use by a worker, even in an industrial setting, it may fall under a different subheading. However, if it features mounting brackets, shafts, or specific dimensions intended for machine installation, 9603.50 is the correct designation. These brushes are often made from specialized materials like carbon steel wire, nylon, or natural fibers, depending on the industrial application. The key factor for customs authorities is the evidence that the brush is a dedicated part of a machine, often supported by technical drawings or machine compatibility documentation.
- Covers
- Cylindrical roller brushes for conveyor systems
- Wire wheel brushes for stationary grinders
- Strip brushes for industrial door seals
- Disc brushes for CNC machinery
- Static elimination brushes for printing presses
- Cup brushes for automated deburring
- Also under 9603.50
- Tennant scrubber brushes
- Kärcher industrial brushes
- Nilfisk vacuum brushes
- Osborn International industrial brushes
- Weiler Abrasives brushes
Codes often confused with 9603.50
Common mistake. Industrial brushes are often misclassified under 9603.90, which is the residual category for "other" brushes. They may also be incorrectly filed under 8466 as parts for machine tools or 8708 as parts for motor vehicles. However, General Interpretative Rule 1 dictates that brushes must be classified in 9603 if they meet the heading description, even if they are machine parts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960350 (the code used for industrial brushes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960350 (the code used for industrial brushes) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 960350, not only industrial brushes.
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 industrial brushes
Brazil classifies industrial brushes under NCM 9603.50.00: HS 9603.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial brushes
What is the HS code for Industrial brushes?
The HS code for Industrial brushes is 960350 (Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles). The HS code for brushes that constitute parts of machines, appliances, or vehicles is 9603.50.
How do I classify Industrial brushes for customs?
Industrial brushes is classified under HS code 960350 — Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a hand-held wire brush be classified under 9603.50?
No, 9603.50 is strictly for brushes that are parts of machines. Hand-held wire brushes are typically classified under 9603.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial brushes (HS 960350)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960350 (the code used for industrial brushes) 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 industrial brushes (HS 960350)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960350 (the code used for industrial brushes) 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.
Is the HS code for Industrial brushes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960350 for Industrial 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 industrial brushes in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial brushes (HS 960350) is classified under NCM 9603.50.00.