HS code for pet grooming brush
The U.S. HS code for a pet grooming brush is usually 9603.90.80.50 (brush), with a 2.8% general duty and an estimated total of 15.3% from China and 15.3% 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 40.3% in total. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush | 9603.90.80.50 | 2.8% | 15.3% |
- 9603.90.80.50: Other
What decides the code
A pet grooming brush is a hand-held brush classified under heading 9603, specifically subheading 9603.90.80.50 as an other brush.
- The article is a brush with bristles set in a backing, so it falls in heading 9603 as a brush.
- It is hand-operated and not motorized, which keeps it in heading 9603 rather than a machine heading.
- It is not a broom, mop, feather duster, paint pad, roller or squeegee, so it takes the Other subheading 9603.90.80.50.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 9603.29 as a toothbrush is wrong because a pet grooming brush is not a toothbrush.
- Classifying under 9603.30 as an artist brush or similar brush is wrong because the grooming brush is not that type of brush.
- Classifying under 9603.50 as a brush constituting a part of a machine is wrong because the grooming brush is hand-held and not a machine part.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 15.3% = 2.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 40.3%.
- Vietnam
- 15.3% = 2.8% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9603.90.80.50, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Brush
- CN 9603 90 91, 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 pet grooming brush?
The U.S. HTS code for a pet grooming brush is usually 9603.90.80.50 (brush). The first six digits, 9603.90, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a pet grooming brush from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9603.90.80.50 is 2.8%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 15.3% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 15.3%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9603.90.80.50Other
- 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.