Product classification
HS code for Travel toiletry kits: 9605.00
Travel sets, for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning.
Classification of travel toiletry kits under HS 9605.00
Travel toiletry kits are classified under HS code 9605.00 because they are considered "sets" put up for retail sale for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe/clothes cleaning. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b), goods put up in sets for retail sale, which consist of different products that would otherwise be classified in different headings, are classified together if they are intended to meet a specific need or carry out a specific activity. Heading 9605 is a specific provision for these types of travel sets. To qualify, the kit must contain at least two different items that serve the purpose of personal grooming or maintenance and be packaged in a container (like a pouch or case) suitable for long-term use or travel. The classification is driven by the collective function of the items as a travel convenience rather than the individual value of any single component within the kit.
- Covers
- Toiletry sets containing a toothbrush, comb, and razor
- Sewing kits with needles, thread, and buttons
- Shoe cleaning kits with brushes and polish
- Manicure sets in a travel case
- Travel grooming kits for hair and beard care
- 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 error is classifying the kit based on the material of the outer container under heading 4202 (trunks, suitcases, vanity cases). While 4202 covers the containers themselves, 9605 takes precedence when the container is sold with the specific tools for toilet or sewing as a set. Another misclassification occurs when individual toiletries, such as perfume or shaving cream, are classified under 3307. If these items are sold individually, 3307 is correct, but when combined into a travel set, 9605.00 is the appropriate code. Furthermore, medical first-aid kits are excluded from this code and must be classified under 3006.50.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960500 (the code used for travel toiletry kits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960500 (the code used for travel toiletry 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 toiletry 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 toiletry kits
Brazil classifies travel toiletry 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 toiletry kits
What is the HS code for Travel toiletry kits?
The HS code for Travel toiletry kits is 960500 (Travel sets; for personal toilet, sewing, shoe or clothes cleaning). The HS code for travel toiletry kits, as well as travel sets for sewing or shoe cleaning, is 9605.00.
How do I classify Travel toiletry kits for customs?
Travel toiletry 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.
Does a kit with only one item qualify for HS code 9605.00?
No, heading 9605.00 requires a "set," which implies two or more different articles. A single item in a case would be classified according to that specific item's HS code.
Which countries are the top exporters of travel toiletry kits (HS 960500)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960500 (the code used for travel toiletry 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 toiletry kits (HS 960500)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960500 (the code used for travel toiletry 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 toiletry kits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960500 for Travel toiletry 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 toiletry kits in Brazil?
In Brazil, travel toiletry kits (HS 960500) is classified under NCM 9605.00.00.