HTS 9603.30.20.00: US import duty from China

Brooms, 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), Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Valued not over 5¢ each. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.

Duty rate & fees

ChargeRate
Base duty (MFN)2.6%
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)7.5%
Total duty (on customs value)10.1%
Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF)0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50)
Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean0.125%

Worked example: $10,000 shipment

Customs value$10,000.00
Base duty (MFN)$260.00
Section 301 (Lists 1-4)$750.00
Merchandise Processing Fee$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee$12.50
Total landed cost$11,057.14

Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →

FAQ

What is the import duty on HTS 9603.30.20.00 from China?

Goods classified under HTS 9603.30.20.00 (Brooms, 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), Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Valued not over 5¢ each) have a duty of 10.1% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).

What does HTS code 9603.30.20.00 cover?

Brooms, 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), Artists' brushes, writing brushes and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics, Valued not over 5¢ each. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.

How much does it cost to import HTS 9603.30.20.00 from China?

On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $11,057, about 10.6% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.

Related codes in heading 9603

All of Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles

Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.