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 > 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)
Products classified under HTS 9603.90.80.50
Vegetable Fiber Paint Tufts
Prepared natural fiber tufts for paint brushes, classified HTS 9603.90.8050 as other prepared tufts. Excludes finished paint brushes (9603.21). For artisan brush makers.
Custom Length Brush Fillers
Made-to-order prepared fiber tufts in specified lengths for machinery brushes, HTS 9603.90.8050 other. Unmounted machine brush components per heading scope. Industrial specification.
Tampico Fiber Knots
Knotted tufts from Mexican Tampico agave fibers for scrubbing brushes, HTS 9603.90.8050. Prepared per chapter note for unmounted incorporation. Known for water retention properties.
Piassava Broom Tufts
Prepared tufts from African piassava palm leaf fibers for heavy brooms, under HTS 9603.90.8050 other tufts. Meets vegetable carving material exclusion but qualifies as brush prep. Very durable for street sweeping.
Union Mix Broom Knots
Traditional union mix of bassine and Tampico fibers knotted for brooms, HTS 9603.90.8050. Prepared knots ready for handle attachment. Classic for heavy-duty sweeping.
Horsehair Broomcorn Tufts
Prepared tufts made from horsehair and broomcorn fibers, ready for direct incorporation into broom heads without further division. These fall under HTS 9603.90.8050 as 'prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making' per chapter notes, excluding mounted brushes. They require only minor trimming for final assembly.
Synthetic Nylon Brush Tufts
Pre-formed nylon fiber tufts designed for insertion into brush bodies, meeting the chapter note for prepared tufts ready for incorporation with minimal trimming. Classified in HTS 9603.90.8050 as 'other' prepared tufts, distinct from finished brushes or machine parts. Ideal for custom brush manufacturing.
Palm Fiber Prepared Broom Knots
Knotted bundles of vegetable palm fibers prepared specifically for broom making, fitting the 'prepared knots and tufts' definition in heading 9603. These unmounted knots under HTS 9603.90.8050 require only top trimming before use. Excluded from Chapter 46 as brush-specific.
Sisal Fiber Brush Tufts
Prepared sisal tufts from agave plant fibers, bundled and trimmed for direct brush assembly, classified under HTS 9603.90.8050 as other prepared tufts per chapter notes. These exclude finished brushes and focus on manufacturing inputs. Durable for industrial cleaning brushes.
Coco Coir Prepared Knots
Tufts and knots from coconut husk fibers, prepared for broom or scrub brush production without mounting, under HTS 9603.90.8050. Meets definition of vegetable material ready for incorporation. Commonly used in eco-friendly cleaning products.
Industrial Wire Brush Tufts
Prepared tufts of twisted steel wire for heavy-duty industrial brushes, classified as 'other' under HTS 9603.90.8050 since not specifically enumerated. Unmounted and ready for machine brush assembly per chapter scope. Excludes Chapter 82 metal articles.
Feather Duster Plumes
Prepared natural feather tufts bundled for attachment to duster handles, falling under HTS 9603.90.8050 as other feather dusters components. Unmounted per chapter notes, ready for final assembly. Excludes Chapter 95 toy feathers.
Alpaca Hair Brush Knots
Prepared knots of fine alpaca animal hair for specialty brushes, under HTS 9603.90.8050 as prepared tufts ready for incorporation. Meets unmounted knot definition, excluding Chapter 51 wool yarns. Used in cosmetic or polishing brushes.
Bassine Fiber Broom Tufts
Prepared tufts from Palmyra bassine fibers for outdoor brooms, classified HTS 9603.90.8050 as other vegetable tufts. Ready for broom head stapling with minor shaping. Tropical fiber valued for stiffness.
Mixed Fiber Prepared Tufts
Blended horsehair and synthetic tufts prepared for hybrid brushes, under HTS 9603.90.8050 'other'. Classification based on brush-making preparation per notes. Versatile for various cleaning applications.