Other
Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees): > Other: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 9603.90.80
Horsehair Duster
A traditional feather duster made from genuine horsehair, used for light dusting of delicate surfaces like antiques and electronics. It falls under HTS 9603.90.80 as a feather duster, which is explicitly listed in the heading for non-motorized cleaning tools not covered by other subheadings. The soft horsehair tufts are prepared for direct use without further assembly.
Hand-Operated Wire Brush
A heavy-duty wire brush with steel bristles for rust removal and cleaning metal surfaces, designed for manual use. Classified under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes not motorized or machine parts. It fits the brush definition excluding specialized medical or dental types.
Natural Bristle Paint Brush
A high-quality paint brush with hog bristle for professional painting, not fitting artist brush subheadings. It is classified in HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes for painting purposes outside specialized categories. The prepared natural bristles distinguish it from synthetic types.
Rubber Squeegee for Window Cleaning
A manual rubber-bladed squeegee for streak-free window cleaning, excluding roller types. Falls under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' squeegees per the heading scope. It is hand-operated and not part of a machine.
Bottle Cleaning Brush
A long-handled nylon brush designed for scrubbing inside bottles and jars manually. Classified under HTS 9603.90.80 as an 'other' brush for household cleaning, not prepared knots or machine parts. It uses prepared tufts ready for use.
Mushroom Brush with Soft Bristles
A specialized soft-bristled brush for cleaning mushrooms and delicate produce without damage. It is an 'other' brush under HTS 9603.90.80, fitting general cleaning brushes not excluded by chapter notes. Prepared vegetable fiber or synthetic bristles are used.
Bench Wire Wheel Brush
A rotary wire wheel brush for manual bench grinders, hand-operated without motor. Under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes, including those for machines if hand-operated. Excludes powered attachments.
Car Wash Mitt Brush
A dual-sided mitt with microfiber and soft bristles for gentle car washing. Classified as an 'other' brush under HTS 9603.90.80 for vehicle cleaning, hand-operated. Not a machine or toy part.
Pet Grooming Slicker Brush
A slicker brush with fine wire pins for removing loose fur from pets like cats and dogs. Falls under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes for personal grooming, excluding medical types. Hand-operated for home use.
Hand-Held Grill Cleaning Brush
A stiff-bristled brush with scraper for cleaning barbecue grill grates manually. Classified in HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes for household cleaning appliances. Not a machine part.
Craft Broomcorn Whisk Broom
A small whisk broom made from natural broomcorn fibers for sweeping crafts or tables. Under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brooms, hand-operated and not motorized. Prepared tufts fit the chapter definition.
Nail Polish Brush
A replacement fine brush for applying nail polish, prepared for incorporation. Classified as 'other' under HTS 9603.90.80, not cosmetic pencils (Chapter 33 exclusion). Standalone brush form.
Shoe Shine Dauber Brush
A small horsehair dauber for applying shoe polish evenly. Fits HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brush for personal care cleaning, hand-operated. Excludes imitation jewelry or toy types.
Calligraphy Brush Cleaner
A specialized cleaning brush for washing ink off calligraphy brushes. Under HTS 9603.90.80 as 'other' brushes for maintaining art tools, not the brushes themselves. Soft synthetic bristles.
Pipe Cleaner Brush
A flexible wire-core brush with nylon bristles for cleaning tobacco pipes. Classified HTS 9603.90.80 'other' for personal cleaning, hand-operated. Not a smoking accessory part primarily.