Product classification
HS code for Travel sewing kits: 9605.00
Travel sets, for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning.
Classification of travel sewing kits under HS 9605.00
Travel sewing kits are classified under HS code 9605.00, which specifically covers travel sets for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothes cleaning. This classification is based on the "set" principle, where multiple items are packaged together for a specific common use—in this case, emergency repairs or maintenance while traveling. According to the General Interpretative Rules, specifically GRI 3(b), sets are classified as if they consisted of the component which gives them their essential character. However, heading 9605 provides a specific provision for these types of travel sets, superseding the need to classify individual components like needles, thread, or scissors separately. The kit must be intended for personal use and typically comes in a portable container, pouch, or case designed for travel convenience.
- Covers
- Compact sewing kits with needles and thread
- Travel grooming and manicure sets
- Shoe cleaning kits in travel cases
- Emergency button repair kits
- Portable clothes cleaning sets
- Also under 9605.00
- Sephora travel sets
- TSA-approved toiletry kits
- Marriott hotel amenity kits
- Kiwi travel shoe shine kits
- Tide To Go travel kits
Codes often confused with 9605.00
Common mistake. A common mistake is classifying the individual components separately, such as needles under 7319 or sewing thread under 5401. Another error involves HS code 4202, which covers cases and containers; if the case is sold with the kit, it should be classified under 9605.00 as a set rather than as luggage. Additionally, large professional sewing kits or industrial kits do not qualify for 9605.00, as this code is strictly for "travel sets" for personal use.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960500 (the code used for travel sewing kits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960500 (the code used for travel sewing kits) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 960500, not only travel sewing kits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $196M 58% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $24M 7.1% of world exports
- 3 Cambodia* ~$20M 5.9% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $339M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $44M 13% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $32M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $30M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $331M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 travel sewing kits
Brazil classifies travel sewing kits under NCM 9605.00.00: HS 9605.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about travel sewing kits
What is the HS code for Travel sewing kits?
The HS code for Travel sewing kits is 960500 (Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning). The HS code for travel sewing kits packaged for personal use is 9605.00.
How do I classify Travel sewing kits for customs?
Travel sewing kits is classified under HS code 960500 — Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can a travel kit include scissors under this code?
Yes, if the scissors are part of a travel set for sewing or personal toilet, they are included in the 9605.00 classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of travel sewing kits (HS 960500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960500 (the code used for travel sewing kits) in UN Comtrade data were China ($196M, 58% of world exports), Türkiye ($24M) and Cambodia (about $20M). World exports came to about $339M, 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 travel sewing kits (HS 960500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960500 (the code used for travel sewing kits) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($44M, 13% of world imports), Türkiye ($32M) and the United Kingdom ($30M). World imports came to about $331M, 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 Travel sewing kits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960500 for Travel sewing kits 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 travel sewing kits in Brazil?
In Brazil, travel sewing kits (HS 960500) is classified under NCM 9605.00.00.