HS code for hair brush
The U.S. HS code for a hair brush is usually 9603.29.80.10 (paddle brush), with a general duty of 0.3¢ each + 3.6% and an estimated total of 16.1% from China and 16.1% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41.1% in total. The general rate also has a per unit part that is not in the percentages. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paddle brush | 9603.29.80.10 | 0.3¢ each + 3.6% | 16.1% |
- 9603.29.80.10: Valued over 40¢ each / Hairbrushes
What decides the code
A paddle hair brush is a hand-held toilet brush for use on the person, classified under heading 9603 in subheading 9603.29.80.10.
- The brush is a hair brush for use on the person, which places it in the toilet brushes group under heading 9603.
- It is a hand-held brush, not a part of a machine or appliance, so it stays in subheading 9603.29.
- The unit value over 40 cents each puts it in the 9603.29.80 statistical line for hairbrushes.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 9603.21 as toothbrushes is wrong because the product is a hair brush, not a toothbrush.
- Classifying under 9603.90 as other brooms and brushes is wrong because hair brushes for use on the person are named earlier in 9603.29.
- Classifying under 9615 as combs and hair slides is wrong because a brush is not a comb or hair slide.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.1% = 0.3¢ each + 3.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.1%.
- Vietnam
- 16.1% = 0.3¢ each + 3.6% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9603.29.80.10, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Paddle brush
- CN 9603 29 30, 3.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a hair brush?
The U.S. HTS code for a hair brush is usually 9603.29.80.10 (paddle brush). The first six digits, 9603.29, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a hair brush from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9603.29.80.10 is 0.3¢ each + 3.6%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.1% of customs value plus the specific duty. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16.1%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9603.29.80.10Valued over 40¢ each / Hairbrushes
- Heading 9603Brooms, 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)
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.