Hand-Held Grill Cleaning Brush
A stiff-bristled brush with a scraper for manually cleaning barbecue grill grates. It falls under tariff item 9603.90.90 as an 'other' brush for household cleaning, not being a machine part. The brush is hand-operated and designed for outdoor cooking equipment maintenance.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the brush is made of textile materials and functions as a mop
Textile mops are distinct.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the brush is not classified as a machine part if it has any detachable components
• Keep the scraper and brush as a single unit for classification
• Verify if the bristles meet Canadian safety standards for food-contact surfaces
Related Products under Tariff item 9603.90.90
Bamboo Handle Goose Feather Duster
A goose feather duster with a bamboo handle, designed for dusting and cleaning. It is a feather duster, which is explicitly included in the tariff item's description, and does not fall under any excluded categories in Chapter 96.
Bench Wire Wheel Brush
A rotary wire wheel brush designed for manual bench grinders, operated by hand without a motor. It falls under tariff item 9603.90.90 as an 'other' brush, not being a prepared knot or tuft, nor a powered machine attachment. The brush is used for cleaning and surface finishing in workshops.
Bottle Cleaning Brush
A long-handled nylon brush for manually scrubbing the inside of bottles and jars. It is classified under tariff item 9603.90.90 as an 'other' brush for household cleaning, not being prepared knots or machine parts. The brush uses prepared tufts but is presented as a complete article.
Calligraphy Brush Cleaner
A specialized cleaning brush with soft synthetic bristles for washing ink off calligraphy brushes. It falls under tariff item 9603.90.90 as an 'other' brush for maintaining art tools, not the brushes themselves. It is hand-operated and not a machine part or toy.
Car Wash Mitt Brush
A dual-sided mitt with microfiber and soft bristles for gentle hand washing of vehicles. It is classified under tariff item 9603.90.90 as an 'other' brush for vehicle cleaning, being hand-operated and not a machine or toy part. The mitt combines a brush surface with a wiping material.
Colorful Synthetic Ostrich Duster
A duster made with synthetic ostrich-style feathers on a plastic handle, designed for dusting and retail display. It functions as a feather duster and is not excluded by Chapter 96 notes, as it is not a toy or imitation jewellery.