Brushes; toothbrushes

HS v2017 Code: 960321

About brushes; toothbrushes

hs code 960321 covers a wide range of brushes, including toothbrushes, which are essential household and personal care items. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, providing essential products for personal hygiene, cleaning, and various other applications. The brushes industry is closely linked to the manufacturing, retail, and healthcare sectors, making it an important component of the overall economic landscape.

Production process

The production of brushes and toothbrushes typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. The manufacturing process often starts with the selection and preparation of raw materials, such as natural fibers, synthetic bristles, and plastic or wooden handles. These components are then assembled using specialized machinery, which may include injection molding, bristle-setting, and trimming operations. Quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the final products meet industry standards.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the brushes and toothbrushes industry include natural and synthetic fibers, plastic resins, wooden or plastic handles, and various adhesives and fasteners. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery and equipment, such as injection molding machines, bristle-setting machines, and trimming tools. The availability and cost of these raw materials and equipment can significantly impact the overall production and profitability of the industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the brushes and toothbrushes industry are the finished products, which are then distributed and sold to consumers, businesses, and other industries. These products are often used in personal care, household cleaning, and various industrial applications. Some of the related hs codes that may consume the output of this industry include 960310 Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, 960340 Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (excl. artists' and students' brushes, and 960350 Brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles.

Revisions to 960321

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 960321. The most recent 1 version of this code (960321) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 960321 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions

Family tree for brushes; toothbrushes

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9603'>9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960321'>960321: Brushes; toothbrushes</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960310'>960310: Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960329'>960329: Brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960330'>960330: Brushes; artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960340'>960340: Brushes; paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960350'>960350: Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960390'>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.</a>"]

    

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    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



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class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6

  class C highlight

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