Brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances

HS v2017 Code: 960329

About brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances

hs code 960329 covers a diverse range of personal care and grooming brushes, including shaving, hair, nail, eyelash, and other toilet brushes. These brushes are essential tools for maintaining personal hygiene and grooming, and are used in both household and professional settings. The production and trade of these brushes is a significant industry, with applications across various sectors such as cosmetics, healthcare, and household goods.

Production process

The production of brushes under hs code 960329 typically involves a combination of manual and automated processes. The manufacturing process often starts with the selection and preparation of the raw materials, such as natural fibers, synthetic bristles, and wooden or plastic handles. These components are then assembled using techniques like stapling, gluing, or molding, depending on the brush type and design. Quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the brushes meet industry standards for performance and safety.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of brushes under hs code 960329 include natural fibers (such as animal hair, plant-based fibers, or synthetic bristles), wooden or plastic handles, adhesives, and specialized machinery for brush assembly. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, research and development, and compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations.

Production outputs

The brushes produced under hs code 960329 are primarily used for personal grooming and hygiene purposes, such as shaving, hair styling, nail care, and makeup application. These brushes are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 3304 Cosmetics and Toiletry, 9603 Brooms, brushes, mops and feather dusters, and 9615 Combs, hair-slides and the like; hairpins, curling pins, curling grips, hair-curlers and the like, other than those of heading 8516, and parts thereof.

Revisions to 960329

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 960329. The most recent 1 version of this code (960329) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 960329 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances

    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/v2017/960329'>960329: Brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances</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/v2017/960321'>960321: Brushes; toothbrushes</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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