Product classification
HS code for Natural fiber brushes: 9603.10
Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles.
Classification of natural fiber brushes under HS 9603.10
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.
- Covers
- Traditional corn brooms
- Whisk brooms made of sorghum
- Piassava street-sweeping brushes
- Esparto grass brushes
- Hand-bound vegetable fiber scrubbing brushes
- Birch twig brooms
- Also under 9603.10
- O-Cedar corn brooms
- traditional Japanese bamboo brooms
- specific artisanal straw brushes
- garden brooms made from natural fibers
Codes often confused with 9603.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960310 (the code used for natural fiber brushes), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960310 (the code used for natural fiber brushes) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, 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 960310, not only natural fiber brushes.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $32M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $27M 17% of world exports
- 3 Sri Lanka $26M 16% of world exports
World total: $161M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $19M 11% of world imports
- 2 Japan $18M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $177M 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 natural fiber brushes
Brazil classifies natural fiber brushes under NCM 9603.10.00: HS 9603.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about natural fiber brushes
What is the HS code for Natural fiber brushes?
The HS code for Natural fiber brushes is 960310 (Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles). The HS code for brushes consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together is 9603.10.
How do I classify Natural fiber brushes for customs?
Natural fiber brushes is classified under HS code 960310 — Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of natural fiber brushes (HS 960310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960310 (the code used for natural fiber brushes) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($32M, 20% of world exports), China ($27M) and Sri Lanka ($26M). World exports came to about $161M, 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 natural fiber brushes (HS 960310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960310 (the code used for natural fiber brushes) in UN Comtrade data were India ($19M, 11% of world imports), Japan ($18M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $177M, 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 Natural fiber brushes the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960310 for Natural fiber 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 natural fiber brushes in Brazil?
In Brazil, natural fiber brushes (HS 960310) is classified under NCM 9603.10.00.