HS Code for Natural fiber brushes

Natural fiber brushes are classified under HS code 9603.10. This specific subheading is part of the broader Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. The classification 9603.10 is dedicated to brooms and brushes consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles. The defining characteristic for this classification is the use of raw or minimally processed vegetable fibers. These materials are typically bundled and secured using wire, twine, or metal bands to form the functional sweeping or scrubbing surface. Common materials include broomcorn (Sorghum vulgare), piassava, esparto, and various types of palm fibers. The presence of a wooden or plastic handle does not alter the classification, as the essential character is derived from the vegetable material head. This code is used globally to track the trade of traditional cleaning implements, distinguishing them from modern brushes made with synthetic filaments or animal hair. The manufacturing process for these items usually involves traditional binding techniques rather than the tufting or stapling methods seen in industrial brush production.

Products Included

• Traditional corn brooms
• Whisk brooms made of sorghum
• Piassava street-sweeping brushes
• Esparto grass brushes
• Hand-bound vegetable fiber scrubbing brushes
• Birch twig brooms

Common Misclassification

HS code 9603.10 is frequently confused with 9603.90, which covers other types of brooms and brushes not specifically made of vegetable materials. Additionally, if the brush is intended for personal grooming, it might be incorrectly placed in 9603.29 (hair brushes) or 9603.30 (artists' brushes). Another common error involves brushes with synthetic bristles that mimic natural fibers; these must be classified under 9603.90 regardless of their appearance.

FAQ

What is the HS code for natural fiber brushes?

The HS code for brushes consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together is 9603.10.

Does the handle material affect the classification?

No, the handle can be made of wood, plastic, or metal; the classification is determined by the vegetable fiber head providing the essential character.