Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Brushes Constituting Parts of Machines, Appliances or Vehicles (HS 960350) totaled $12.4M in August 2026, imported from 51 countries.
Importers of Brushes Constituting Parts of Machines, Appliances or Vehicles paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.56% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIndustrial and automotive brushes that are integral components of machines, appliances, or vehicles — such as carbon brushes for electric motors, conveyor-cleaning brushes, and vehicle wash brushes — are classified here rather than with general-purpose brushes, reflecting their functional role as mechanical parts. All US imports enter under a single tariff line (9603500000), and articles subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel or aluminum content may face additional duty exposure depending on material composition. Germany and Italy are significant suppliers of precision industrial brush components, particularly for motor and generator applications, while China leads overall volume.
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1.2K import shipments a month
CBP applies the GRI and relevant chapter notes: the brush must be identifiable as a part specifically designed for use with a particular machine, appliance, or vehicle — not merely capable of such use. A brush sold as a standalone cleaning tool that could incidentally be used on a machine would typically classify elsewhere. Documentation such as engineering drawings, OEM part numbers, or machine-specific design specifications strengthens a 9603.50 classification claim.
Potentially, yes. If the brush's primary material by value or weight is steel or aluminum — for example, a steel-wire brush wheel — CBP may assess whether Section 232 tariffs apply to the steel or aluminum content. However, classification under 9603.50 as a finished brush part generally governs the applicable HTS duty; Section 232 applicability depends on the specific product and its material composition. A customs broker should evaluate each product individually.
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Subheading 5 of 7 in heading 9603
Subheading 960350 · $12.4M of $156.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9603500000 | Othr Brushes, As Parts of Machines, Appliance, Vehicl | $12.4M | 10.56% | 80.25% | $1.3M |
Othr Brushes, As Parts of Machines, Appliance, Vehicl
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9603500000 | Othr Brushes, As Parts of Machines, Appliance, Vehicl | $10.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $135.3M of Brushes Constituting Parts of Machines, Appliances or Vehicles and exported $115.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Germany together supply 40% of it. China pays 17.8% duty; Canada 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
18.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.56% of imports for consumption.