Product classification
HS code for Whisk brooms: 9603.10
Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles.
Classification of whisk brooms under HS 9603.10
Whisk brooms are classified under HS code 9603.10. This classification falls within Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9603 includes brooms, brushes, hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, mops, and feather dusters. Subheading 9603.10 is specifically for brooms and brushes consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles. The defining characteristic for this code is the material of the bristles and the method of construction. Whisk brooms are typically small, handheld brooms made from natural fibers like broomcorn (Sorghum vulgare), straw, or other stiff vegetable stalks. The classification applies regardless of whether the handle is made of wood, plastic, or metal, as long as the functional part consists of bound vegetable matter. This code reflects the traditional manufacturing process where natural fibers are bundled and stitched or wired together to form a sweeping surface.
- Covers
- Broomcorn whisk brooms
- Sorghum straw hand brooms
- Traditional straw whisks
- Small hearth brooms made of natural fiber
- Bound twig brushes for outdoor use
- Handheld straw sweepers
- 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. Whisk brooms are frequently misclassified under 9603.90, which is the residual category for other brushes. This usually happens when the vegetable nature of the material is overlooked. Another misclassification is 1404.90, which covers raw vegetable materials. However, once the material is bound into a finished broom shape, it must be classified in Chapter 96. If the whisk broom has synthetic bristles like nylon, it cannot be classified under 9603.10 and must go to 9603.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960310 (the code used for whisk brooms), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960310 (the code used for whisk brooms) 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 whisk brooms.
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 whisk brooms
Brazil classifies whisk brooms 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 whisk brooms
What is the HS code for Whisk brooms?
The HS code for Whisk brooms is 960310 (Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles). The HS code for whisk brooms made of vegetable materials is 9603.10.
How do I classify Whisk brooms for customs?
Whisk brooms 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 this code include plastic whisk brooms?
No, whisk brooms with synthetic or plastic bristles are classified under HS code 9603.90, as 9603.10 is strictly for vegetable materials.
Which countries are the top exporters of whisk brooms (HS 960310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960310 (the code used for whisk brooms) 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 whisk brooms (HS 960310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960310 (the code used for whisk brooms) 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 Whisk brooms the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960310 for Whisk brooms 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 whisk brooms in Brazil?
In Brazil, whisk brooms (HS 960310) is classified under NCM 9603.10.00.