Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "96" represent "Various Manufactured Articles." More specifically, this chapter covers various manufactured articles that do not fall under any other more specific chapter.

Here is a more detailed explanation:

• Broad scope: Chapter 96 is a "catch-all" chapter used to classify products that cannot be clearly assigned to other more specific chapters.
• Common categories: The chapter includes:
  • Unlisted or unclassified various manufactured articles
  • Samples not clearly classified by customs
  • Second-hand clothing and textile products
  • Travel bags, handbags, wallets, etc.
  • Other miscellaneous articles

In short, if a product does not fall under the definition of any other chapter, it is usually classified under Chapter 96.

Therefore, if a product has the first two digits of its HS code as "96", it means it is a manufactured article that does not fall under any specific product category.

First four digits explanation: 9603: Brooms, brushes (including brushes that are parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), manual mechanical floor sweepers (non-motorized), mops and dusters; prepared knots and tufts for making brooms or brushes; paint pads and rollers; wipers (excluding roller wipers).

Six-digit explanation: Classification: Brooms, brushes (including brushes that are parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), manual mechanical floor sweepers (non-motorized), mops and dusters; prepared knots and tufts for making brooms or brushes; paint pads and rollers; wipers (excluding roller wipers).

Specific meaning: Brooms and brushes made by bundling branches or other plant materials, with or without handles, and others.

8-10 digit explanation: HS code: 9603104000 Classification: Brooms, brushes (including brushes that are parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), manually operated non-motorized floor sweepers, mops and dusters; prepared knots and tufts for making brooms or brushes; paint pads and rollers; wipers (excluding roller wipers) Explanation: These are brooms and brushes made by bundling branches or other plant materials, with or without handles; other brooms, entirely or partially made of broomcorn; each valued not exceeding 96 cents; if the number of brooms exceeds 121,478 in any calendar year before entering or being withdrawn from a warehouse for consumption, they may be classified under the subheadings 9603.10.40 to 9603.10.60 (inclusive).

Examples of products: * Brooms made of bamboo sticks * Brushes made of horsehair * Mops with wooden handles * Paint rollers * Dusters made of feathers * Non-motorized floor sweepers