Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles

HS v2017 Code: 960350

About brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles

hs code 960350 covers a diverse range of brushes that are used as components or parts of various machines, appliances, and vehicles. These brushes play a crucial role in the proper functioning and maintenance of a wide array of industrial and consumer products, making them an essential part of many manufacturing and repair processes across numerous industries.

Production process

The production of brushes covered under hs code 960350 typically involves the assembly of various materials, including bristles, handles, and ferrules. The bristles are often made from natural fibers, such as animal hair or plant-based materials, or synthetic materials like nylon or polypropylene. These bristles are then secured to a handle, which can be made from wood, plastic, or metal, using adhesives or mechanical fasteners. The ferrule, which is the metal or plastic sleeve that connects the bristles to the handle, is also an important component in the overall construction of these brushes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of brushes under hs code 960350 include the raw materials for the bristles, handles, and ferrules. Depending on the specific type of brush, the raw materials can vary, but may include natural fibers, synthetic materials, wood, plastic, and metal. Additionally, the production process may require various tools, machinery, and adhesives to assemble the brushes.

Production outputs

Brushes classified under hs code 960350 are used as components or parts in a wide range of machines, appliances, and vehicles. These brushes can be found in products such as power tools, household appliances, automotive parts, and industrial equipment. Other hs codes that may consume the output of this industry include 851440 Parts and accessories of machinery of heading 8501 or 8502, 842199 Parts of machinery for cleaning, filling, packing or wrapping, and 871419 (Parts and accessories of motorcycles (including mopeds)).

Revisions to 960350

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 960350. The most recent 1 version of this code (960350) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 960350 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles

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    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/v2017/960350'>960350: Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles</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/v2017/960329'>960329: Brushes; shaving, hair, nail, eyelash and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including brushes as parts of appliances</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/960330'>960330: Brushes; artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics</a>"]
B --> H["<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 --> 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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