Product classification
HS code for Nail 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 nail brushes under HS 9603.29
Nail brushes are classified under HS code 9603.29. This heading covers a wide variety of brooms, brushes, and mops. Specifically, the 9603.2x subheadings are dedicated to brushes used for personal grooming or 'toilet' purposes. Subheading 9603.29 includes shaving brushes, hair brushes, nail brushes, eyelash brushes, and other toilet brushes for use on the person. The classification is determined by the function of the article rather than the material of the handle or the bristles. Whether the brush is made of plastic, wood, or bamboo, and whether the bristles are synthetic nylon or natural animal hair, it remains under 9603.29 as long as it is designed for cleaning or grooming fingernails or toenails. This follows GRI 1, as the heading text specifically mentions brushes for use on the person, and GRI 6 for the specific subheading for 'other' toilet brushes.
- Covers
- Manual plastic nail scrubbing brushes
- Wooden-handled manicure brushes
- Double-sided nail brushes
- Small brushes included in manicure sets
- Surgical scrub brushes (when used for nails)
- 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. Nail brushes are sometimes misclassified under 9603.90, which is a residual category for other types of brushes like industrial or household cleaning brushes. However, because nail brushes are for personal 'toilet' use, 9603.29 is more specific. They are also occasionally confused with 3304.30 (manicure preparations), but that code is strictly for chemical products like polish, not the physical tools used for cleaning.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960329 (the code used for nail brushes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960329 (the code used for nail 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 nail 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 nail brushes
Brazil classifies nail 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 nail brushes
What is the HS code for Nail brushes?
The HS code for Nail 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 nail brushes used for personal grooming is 9603.29.
How do I classify Nail brushes for customs?
Nail 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.
Are electric nail brushes classified here?
If the brush is a simple attachment for a mechanical appliance, it may still fall under 9603.29 as a 'brush as a part of an appliance,' provided it is for toilet use on the person.
Which countries are the top exporters of nail brushes (HS 960329)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960329 (the code used for nail 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 nail brushes (HS 960329)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960329 (the code used for nail 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 Nail brushes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960329 for Nail 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 nail brushes in Brazil?
In Brazil, nail brushes (HS 960329) is classified under NCM 9603.29.00.