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Long Brush

A long brush generally refers to a brush with an extended handle, designed for reaching areas that are difficult to access with shorter-handled brushes. The specific characteristics, materials, and applications vary significantly depending on the intended purpose.

Materials:

• Handle: Typically made of wood, plastic, fiberglass, or metal. Wood offers a traditional feel and can be aesthetically pleasing, while plastic and fiberglass provide durability and resistance to moisture. Metal handles are common in industrial applications requiring strength.
• Bristles: Bristle material is crucial and depends on the application. Common materials include:
  • Natural Bristles: Derived from animal hair (e.g., hog, badger, sable). These are often used in painting, particularly for oil-based paints, and for delicate cleaning tasks.
  • Synthetic Bristles: Made from nylon, polyester, or polypropylene. These are more durable, resistant to solvents, and suitable for a wider range of paints (including water-based) and cleaning solutions.
  • Wire Bristles: Used for aggressive cleaning, removing rust, and surface preparation.

Purpose & Function:

The primary function of a long brush is to extend the user’s reach, allowing access to areas without requiring bending, stretching, or climbing. This is achieved through the extended handle. Beyond this core function, the specific purpose dictates the brush’s design and bristle characteristics.

Usage Scenarios:

• Painting: Long-handled brushes are widely used for painting walls, ceilings, floors, and other large surfaces. They minimize the need for ladders and scaffolding.
• Cleaning: Used for cleaning gutters, siding, vehicles (e.g., long-handled car wash brushes), and hard-to-reach areas around furniture or machinery.
• Industrial Applications: Employed for applying coatings, cleaning equipment, and surface preparation in manufacturing, construction, and maintenance.
• Cosmetics: Long-handled makeup brushes are used for applying foundation, blush, and other cosmetics, providing greater control and precision.
• Detailing: Used for automotive detailing, cleaning wheels, engine compartments, and other intricate areas.

Common Types:

• Paint Brushes:
  • Wall Brushes: Wide brushes with angled bristles for efficient wall painting.
  • Ceiling Brushes: Designed for painting ceilings, often with a flat brush head.
  • Floor Brushes: Stiff-bristled brushes for applying coatings to floors.
• Cleaning Brushes:
  • Gutter Brushes: Specifically shaped for cleaning gutters, often with curved handles.
  • Siding Brushes: Designed for cleaning exterior siding, often with a soft bristle.
  • Car Wash Brushes: Soft-bristled brushes for washing vehicles.
  • Detailing Brushes: Smaller brushes for cleaning intricate areas.
• Specialty Brushes:
  • Chimney Brushes: Used for cleaning chimney flues.
  • Radiator Brushes: Designed for cleaning radiators and other hard-to-reach heating elements.
  • Stucco Brushes: Used for applying and texturing stucco.

The declared goods are identified as a “long brush”. Based on the provided information, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 9603908040: This HS code covers 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 brooms. This code specifically includes “brooms” and “brushes”, potentially covering a long brush depending on its intended use (e.g., floor cleaning). The total tax rate is 40.3% (基础关税: 2.8%, 加征关税: 7.5%, 2025.4.2后加征关税: 30.0%).
• 6805100000: This HS code covers Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up: On a base of woven textile fabric only. If the “long brush” incorporates abrasive materials on a textile base, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 55.0% (基础关税: 0.0%, 加征关税: 25.0%, 2025.4.2后加征关税: 30.0%).
• 6805305000: This HS code covers Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a base of textile material, of paper, of paperboard or of other materials, whether or not cut to shape or sewn or otherwise made up: On a base of other materials: Other. If the “long brush” incorporates abrasive materials on a base other than woven textile fabric, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 55.0% (基础关税: 0.0%, 加征关税: 25.0%, 2025.4.2后加征关税: 30.0%).

Please Note:

The classification of the “long brush” depends on its specific composition and intended use. If the brush contains abrasive materials, codes 6805100000 or 6805305000 may be relevant. If it is a general cleaning brush without abrasive elements, 9603908040 is more likely to be applicable.