Product classification
HS code for Squeegees: 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 squeegees under HS 9603.90
Squeegees are classified under HS code 9603.90. This code is part of Chapter 96, which encompasses miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9603 specifically includes brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, and squeegees. While some subheadings under 9603 are dedicated to specific types of brushes, such as toothbrushes or paintbrushes, subheading 9603.90 acts as the residual category for items like hand-operated squeegees. This classification applies to manual cleaning tools consisting of a handle and a rubber or plastic blade used to remove liquid from surfaces like windows, floors, or vehicle windshields. The classification is determined by the function of the tool as a cleaning implement. It is important to note that this code is intended for hand-operated tools; motorized or complex mechanical cleaning devices would be classified elsewhere in the nomenclature, typically under Chapter 84. The material of the handle (wood, plastic, or metal) does not usually change the heading, provided the item remains a hand-operated squeegee. This follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the description provided in the heading and subheading.
- Covers
- Window squeegees
- Floor squeegees
- Shower squeegees
- Windshield squeegees
- Hand-operated rubber squeegees
- Professional janitorial squeegees
- Replacement squeegee blades (if part of a set)
- 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. Squeegees are often misclassified under 4016.99 if they have a rubber blade, as this code covers other articles of vulcanized rubber. However, since squeegees are specifically named in heading 9603, that heading takes precedence. Another common error is using 3924.90 for plastic household articles. If the squeegee is part of a mechanical appliance, it might be incorrectly placed in 8424.89, which is for mechanical appliances for projecting or dispersing liquids.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960390 (the code used for squeegees), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960390 (the code used for squeegees) 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 squeegees.
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 squeegees
Brazil classifies squeegees 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 squeegees
What is the HS code for Squeegees?
The HS code for Squeegees 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 hand-operated squeegees is 9603.90. This includes tools used for windows, floors, and other flat surfaces.
How do I classify Squeegees for customs?
Squeegees 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.
Does the code change for industrial squeegees?
As long as the industrial squeegee is hand-operated and not motorized, it remains under 9603.90. If the squeegee is a component of a motorized floor cleaning machine, it would be classified under the code for the machine itself, likely in heading 8479.
Which countries are the top exporters of squeegees (HS 960390)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960390 (the code used for squeegees) 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 squeegees (HS 960390)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960390 (the code used for squeegees) 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 Squeegees the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960390 for Squeegees 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 squeegees in Brazil?
In Brazil, squeegees (HS 960390) is classified under NCM 9603.90.00.