Product classification

HS code for Machine cleaning brushes: 9603.50

Brushes, constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.

Classification of machine cleaning brushes under HS 9603.50

Machine cleaning brushes are classified under HS code 9603.50 because they are defined as brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances, or vehicles. Unlike general-purpose household brushes, these items are specifically designed to be integrated into industrial machinery to perform cleaning, deburring, or finishing tasks during the machine's operation. The classification is governed by Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Subheading 9603.50 is a specific provision for brushes that are essential components of a larger mechanical system. The determination is based on the brush's mounting mechanism, durability, and specialized design, which indicates it is not intended for manual use but for mechanical installation.

Covers
  • Cylindrical brushes for industrial sweepers
  • Conveyor belt cleaning brushes
  • Rotary brushes for bottling machines
  • Wire brushes designed as machine parts
  • Strip brushes for machine tool shielding and cleaning
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. A common misclassification occurs under HS code 9603.90, which is the "other" category for brushes. This usually happens when the importer does not specify that the brush is a part of a machine. Another error is using HS code 8479.90 (parts of machines having individual functions). However, according to the Section XVI notes, parts that are specifically included in Chapter 96 (like brushes) must be classified there, even if they are parts of machines. Manual wire brushes are also often confused with this code but should be classified under 9603.10 or 9603.90 depending on their construction.

9603.90Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers; (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c.8479.90Machines and mechanical appliances; parts, of those having individual functions9603.10Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles

Top exporters and importers of HS 960350 (the code used for machine cleaning brushes), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960350 (the code used for machine cleaning 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 machine cleaning brushes.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $311M
  2. 2 Germany $265M
  3. 3 United States $108M

World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $133M
  2. 2 Germany $104M
  3. 3 China $74M

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 machine cleaning brushes

Brazil classifies machine cleaning 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 machine cleaning brushes

What is the HS code for Machine cleaning brushes?

The HS code for Machine cleaning brushes is 960350 (Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles). The HS code for brushes that constitute parts of machines is 9603.50.

How do I classify Machine cleaning brushes for customs?

Machine cleaning 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 brush be classified under 9603.50?

No, 9603.50 is strictly for brushes that are parts of machines, appliances, or vehicles. Hand-held brushes are classified elsewhere in heading 9603 based on their specific type and use.

Which countries are the top exporters of machine cleaning brushes (HS 960350)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960350 (the code used for machine cleaning 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 machine cleaning brushes (HS 960350)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 960350 (the code used for machine cleaning 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 Machine cleaning brushes the same in all countries?

The base HS code 960350 for Machine cleaning 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 machine cleaning brushes in Brazil?

In Brazil, machine cleaning brushes (HS 960350) is classified under NCM 9603.50.00.