Makeup brush - cosmetic brush Hs Code

Makeup brush - cosmetic brush harmonized system code

Product Overview The Makeup Brush - Cosmetic Brush classified under HS Code 960330 refers to specialized hand-held tools designed for the application of makeup products. These brushes typically consist of a handle made from wood, plastic, or metal, and bristles crafted from natural fibers or synthetic materials, engineered for precision and durability. Physical specifications vary by type, with brush lengths ranging from 10 to 20 cm and bristle densities calibrated for specific cosmetic tasks such as foundation blending, eyeshadow application, and contouring. Processing levels include shaping, trimming, and securing bristles using adhesives or ferrules to ensure consistent performance. Under HS Code 960330, the product is categorized within “Brooms, brushes, including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles, paintbrushes (including such brushes used for applying makeup), and hairbrushes.” Subcategories include paintbrushes for professional use, artist’s brushes, and cosmetic brushes. Commercially, these brushes are essential in retail cosmetic outlets, professional makeup artistry, and personal care industries where precision and hygiene are paramount. Their market positioning leverages high-quality materials and ergonomic design to meet the stringent demands of both individual consumers and bulk purchasers in global trade channels. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 960330 is structured as follows: Chapter 96 (Miscellaneous manufactured articles), Heading 9603 (Brooms, brushes, including brushes constituting parts of machines, paintbrushes, and hairbrushes), Subheading 960330 (Makeup brushes and other cosmetic brushes). The classification is based on the product’s primary function in cosmetic applications, distinguishing it from paintbrushes or industrial cleaning brushes within the same heading. Trade compliance necessitates adherence to packaging standards that protect bristle integrity and prevent contamination—typically blister packs or sealed boxes with moisture-resistant liners. Preservation methods focus on maintaining bristle shape and hygiene during transit, often incorporating desiccants in packaging to control humidity. Shipping requirements follow international logistics protocols to avoid deformation and ensure compliance with customs documentation standards per WTO agreements. Quality standards align with ISO 22716 (Cosmetics — Good Manufacturing Practices) and relevant ASTM specifications for brush durability and material safety. Accurate classification facilitates tariff determination, import/export licensing, and trade statistical reporting, thereby streamlining customs clearance and reducing regulatory risks for international business stakeholders.

Makeup brush - cosmetic brush Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Pencils for cosmetic or toilet uses (Chapter 33); (b) Articles of Chapter 66 (for example, parts of umbrellas or walking-sticks); (c) Imitation jewellery (heading 71.17); (d) Parts of general use, as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39); (e) Cutlery or other articles of Chapter 82 with handles or other parts of carving or moulding materials; heading 96.01 or 96.02 applies, however, to separately presented handles or other parts of such articles; (f) Articles of Chapter 90 (for example, spectacle frames (heading 90.03), mathematical drawing pens (heading 90.17), brushes of a kind specialised for use in dentistry or for medical, surgical or veterinary purposes (heading 90.18)); (g) Articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clock or watch cases); (h) Musical instruments or parts or accessories thereof (Chapter 92); (ij) Articles of Chapter 93 (arms and parts thereof); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (toys, games, sports requisites); or (m) Works of art, collectors' pieces or antiques (Chapter 97). 2.- In heading 96.02 the expression “vegetable or mineral carving material” means : (a) Hard seeds, pips, hulls and nuts and similar vegetable materials of a kind used for carving (for example, corozo and dom); (b) Amber, meerschaum, agglomerated amber and agglomerated meerschaum, jet and mineral substitutes for jet. 3.- In heading 96.03 the expression “prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making” applies only to unmounted knots and tufts of animal hair, vegetable fibre or other material, which are ready for incorporation without division in brooms or brushes, or which require only such further minor processes as trimming to shape at the top, to render them ready for such incorporation. 4.- Articles of this Chapter, other than those of headings 96.01 to 96.06 or 96.15, remain classified in the Chapter whether or not composed wholly or partly of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, or precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed). However, headings 96.01 to 96.06 and 96.15 include articles in which natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed), precious metal or metal clad with precious metal constitute only minor constituents.