Product classification
HS code for Mops: 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 mops under HS 9603.90
Mops are classified under HS code 9603.90 as part of the broader category of cleaning tools. Chapter 96 of the Harmonized System covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9603 includes brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters. The subheading 9603.90 is a residual category that captures mops and other similar cleaning implements that are not specifically named in the preceding subheadings. The classification depends on the item being a finished tool intended for cleaning surfaces by wiping or scrubbing, typically consisting of a bundle of strings, yarn, or fabric attached to a handle. This code applies to the complete article. If the mop head is imported without a handle, it may still be classified here if it has the essential character of a mop, or it might be classified as a textile article depending on its construction and the specific customs territory rules.
- Covers
- String mops for floor cleaning
- Flat mops with microfiber pads
- Sponge mops with integrated wringing mechanisms
- Dust mops for dry surface cleaning
- Industrial heavy-duty mops
- 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. Mops are often confused with HS code 6307.10, which covers floorcloths, dishcloths, dusters, and similar cleaning cloths. The distinction lies in whether the item is a simple piece of textile or a constructed tool with a head and/or handle. Another common misclassification is HS code 3924.90, which covers household articles of plastics. While a mop may have plastic components, its primary function as a brush-like cleaning tool directs it to 9603. Additionally, motorized cleaning appliances are excluded from this code and are typically found in Chapter 85. Ensuring the product is identified as a manual cleaning tool is key to using 9603.90 correctly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960390 (the code used for mops), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960390 (the code used for mops) 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 mops.
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 mops
Brazil classifies mops 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 mops
What is the HS code for Mops?
The HS code for Mops 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 mops, including string, sponge, and flat mops, is 9603.90.
How do I classify Mops for customs?
Mops 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 replacement mop heads classified under this code?
Yes, replacement mop heads are generally classified under 9603.90 as they are considered parts of the cleaning tool, though some jurisdictions may classify them under textile headings if they are purely fabric.
Which countries are the top exporters of mops (HS 960390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960390 (the code used for mops) 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 mops (HS 960390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960390 (the code used for mops) 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 Mops the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960390 for Mops 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 mops in Brazil?
In Brazil, mops (HS 960390) is classified under NCM 9603.90.00.