HS code for toothbrush
The U.S. HS code for a toothbrush is usually 9603.21.00.00 (manual), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% 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 37.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 9603.21.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 9603.21.00.00: Toothbrushes, including dental-plate brushes
What decides the code
A toothbrush is a toilet brush for use on the person and is classified under heading 9603, specifically in subheading 9603.21.00.00 for toothbrushes, including dental-plate brushes.
- The article is a brush for use on the person, which places it in heading 9603.
- It is a toothbrush or dental-plate brush, which falls in subheading 9603.21.00.00.
- Manual operation keeps it in 9603.21.00.00, since the heading covers hand-operated brushes.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a manual toothbrush under 8509 as an electromechanical domestic appliance is wrong because a manual toothbrush has no motor.
- Classifying a toothbrush under 3924 as plastic tableware or toilet ware is wrong because heading 9603 covers brushes by name.
- Classifying a toothbrush under 3306 as a preparation for oral hygiene is wrong because the article is a brush, not a preparation.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9603.21.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Manual
- CN 9603 21 00, 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 toothbrush?
The U.S. HTS code for a toothbrush is usually 9603.21.00.00 (manual). The first six digits, 9603.21, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a toothbrush from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9603.21.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% 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 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9603.21.00.00Toothbrushes, including dental-plate brushes
- 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.