Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles

HS v2022 Code: 960310

About brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles

HS code 960310 covers the production and trade of brooms and brushes made from twigs or other natural vegetable materials. This industry plays a vital role in the broader cleaning and sanitation sector, providing essential tools for households, businesses, and industries across the world. As a labor-intensive manufacturing process, the broom and brush industry offers employment opportunities, particularly in developing economies where these products are in high demand.

Production process

The production of brooms and brushes under HS code 960310 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the raw materials, such as twigs, straw, or other natural fibers, are harvested and sorted. These materials are then bound together, often using wire or string, to form the brush or broom head. Depending on the desired product, the bound materials may be trimmed or shaped to achieve the final form. Finally, handles are attached to the brush or broom head, completing the manufacturing process.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of brooms and brushes under HS code 960310 are the natural vegetable materials, such as 140490 Vegetable materials; n.e.s. in heading no. 1404, 140420 (Broomcorn (Sorghum vulgare var. technicum)), and 460120 Plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips. Additionally, manufacturers may require wire, string, or other binding materials, as well as basic tools and equipment for the assembly process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 960310 is brooms and brushes made from natural vegetable materials. These products are widely used for cleaning and sanitation purposes, and are often consumed by 940360 Furniture; wooden, n.e.s. in heading no. 9403, 950720 Fishing rods, fish-hooks and other line fishing tackle; n.e.s. in heading no. 9507, and 960390 (Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters), among other industries.

Revisions to 960310

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 960310. The most recent 1 version of this code (960310) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 960310.

Family tree for brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/96'>96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9603'>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/v2022/960310'>960310: Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960321'>960321: Brushes; toothbrushes</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960329'>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/v2022/960330'>960330: Brushes; artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960340'>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/v2022/960350'>960350: Brushes; constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/960390'>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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