Find HS Code and trade information for plastic brush

Plastic Brush

A plastic brush is a common tool consisting of a handle and a head of plastic bristles, designed for various cleaning, grooming, and application tasks.

Material

The primary material is plastic, typically polypropylene, nylon, or polyester. The handle can be made of the same plastic as the bristles or a different, more rigid plastic for improved grip and durability. Bristle stiffness varies depending on the intended use.

Purpose

Plastic brushes are utilized for a wide array of purposes, broadly categorized as:

• Cleaning: Removing dirt, debris, and contaminants from surfaces.
• Grooming: Maintaining hygiene and appearance (e.g., hair brushes, beard brushes).
• Application: Distributing liquids, creams, or powders (e.g., paint brushes, makeup brushes).

Function

The function of a plastic brush relies on the mechanical action of the bristles. These bristles, when moved across a surface, dislodge particles or spread a substance. The handle provides leverage and control. Specific functions are determined by bristle shape, stiffness, and arrangement.

Usage Scenarios

• Household Cleaning: Scrubbing floors, cleaning bathrooms, dishwashing, dusting.
• Personal Grooming: Hair brushing, teeth cleaning, beard grooming, makeup application.
• Industrial Applications: Cleaning machinery, applying coatings, removing residue.
• Art & Craft: Painting, applying glue, detailing.
• Automotive: Detailing, cleaning interiors.

Common Types

• Toothbrushes: Small brushes with soft bristles for oral hygiene.
• Hairbrushes: Vary in bristle type (straight, curved, mixed) for detangling, smoothing, and styling hair.
• Paintbrushes: Designed for applying paint, available in various shapes (flat, round, angled) and sizes.
• Scrub Brushes: Stiff-bristled brushes for heavy-duty cleaning.
• Dish Brushes: Designed for washing dishes, often with a long handle.
• Detailing Brushes: Small brushes with fine bristles for precise cleaning and application.
• Makeup Brushes: Variety of shapes and sizes for applying different makeup products.
• Clothes Brushes: Used to remove lint, dust, and debris from clothing.

Plastic brushes can encompass a variety of items, ranging from household cleaning brushes to personal care brushes. The applicable HS codes depend on the specific composition and intended use of the brush.

Here are the relevant HS codes found within the provided reference material:

• 3926901000: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Buckets and pails”. While not directly brushes, this code indicates the broader category of plastic articles.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • 901000: Subheading 3926901000 specifically refers to buckets and pails.
  • Tax Details: Basic tariff: 3.4%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%. Total tariff: 40.9%.

• 3926909905: This code covers “Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other Elastic bands made wholly of plastics”. This is a specific type of plastic article.

  • 39: Chapter 39 covers plastics and articles thereof.
  • 26: Heading 3926 covers other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
  • 909905: Subheading 3926909905 specifically refers to other elastic bands made wholly of plastics.
  • Tax Details: Basic tariff: 5.3%, Additional tariff: 7.5%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%. Total tariff: 42.8%.

• 9603294090: This 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): Toothbrushes, shaving brushes, hair brushes, nail brushes, eyelash brushes and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including such brushes constituting parts of appliances: Other: Valued not over 40¢ each Other”. This code specifically addresses brushes for personal use.

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 03: Heading 9603 covers brooms, brushes, etc.
  • 294090: Subheading 9603294090 specifically refers to toothbrushes, shaving brushes, hair brushes, etc., valued not over 40¢ each.
  • Tax Details: Basic tariff: 0.2¢ each + 7%. Additional tariff: 0.0%. Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%. Total tariff: 0.2¢ each + 7% + 30.0%.

• 9603908050: This 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”. This code covers other types of brushes not specifically listed.

  • 96: Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 03: Heading 9603 covers brooms, brushes, etc.
  • 908050: Subheading 9603908050 covers other brushes.
  • Tax Details: Basic tariff: 2.8%, Additional tariff: 7.5%. Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%. Additional tariff for steel and aluminum products: 25%. Total tariff: 65.3%.

Important Note: For HS code 9603908050, please be aware that there is an additional tariff of 25% applicable to steel and aluminum products.

It is recommended to determine the precise material composition and intended use of the plastic brush to select the most appropriate HS code.