Chapter 96 is the miscellaneous articles chapter in the HS classification system, covering a wide range of manufactured goods that are difficult to classify under other chapters. It mainly includes: worked animal carving materials and articles thereof (such as bone, horn, ivory, etc.), articles of vegetable carving materials, brooms, brushes, paintbrushes, makeup brushes, sieves, hand sieves, buttons, zippers, ballpoint pens, pencils, crayons, chalk, typewriter ribbons, lighters, smoking pipes, combs, hairpins, perfume sprayers, and various miscellaneous articles such as vacuum flasks, mannequins, etc. Goods in this chapter generally have the nature of daily consumer goods, and their material composition is complex, so classification requires close attention to material and function. Heading 9603 covers: brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers (non-powered), mops, feather dusters, and paintbrushes, makeup brushes, etc. Specifically includes: brushes of various materials (such as toothbrushes, hairbrushes, clothes brushes, shoe brushes, paintbrushes, art brushes, makeup brushes, etc.), brooms (such as sorghum brooms, plastic brooms), mops, dusters, and non-motorized hand-operated sweepers. However, note that certain special-purpose brushes may be classified under other headings, such as brushes for machines which may be classified as machine parts if they constitute machine parts. HS code 960330 is a 6-digit subheading, broken down digit by digit: the first 2 digits "96" represent Chapter 96, the miscellaneous articles chapter, indicating that the goods are manufactured products that are cross-category and difficult to classify under other chapters. Digits 3-4 "03" represent heading 9603, namely brooms, brushes, paintbrushes, makeup brushes, etc., which specifically covers various types of brushes and similar cleaning tools. Digits 5-6 "30" represent subheading 960330, specifically "paintbrushes, makeup brushes and similar brushes," which is further limited to brushes used for fine purposes such as painting and makeup, distinguishing it from other subheadings such as 960310 (brooms, brushes, etc.), 960320 (toothbrushes, hairbrushes, etc.), 960340 (paintbrushes, varnish brushes, etc.). Therefore, 960330 specifically refers to paintbrushes and makeup brushes, emphasizing their artistic creation or beauty purposes. This product is classified under 960330 rather than adjacent codes because its use and function clearly point to painting or makeup. 960330 specifically refers to paintbrushes and makeup brushes, while 960310 covers brooms and general brushes, 960320 is toothbrushes and hairbrushes, and 960340 is paintbrushes and varnish brushes. Paintbrushes and makeup brushes are usually made of animal hair, synthetic fibers, etc., used to dip pigment or cosmetics for application, and have fine, soft characteristics, clearly different from industrial brushes or cleaning brushes in use and material. Therefore, based on its specificity, classification under 960330 is the most accurate.

Product Name: The specific name of the declared goods, such as "makeup brush" or "paintbrush," which must be consistent with the actual item. Use: Explain the specific use of the goods, such as "for makeup" or "for painting." Material: The material of the bristles and handle, such as "animal hair + wooden handle" or "nylon + plastic handle." Brand: The brand name of the goods; if there is no brand, declare "no brand." Model: The model or item number of the goods for easy identification. Packaging Specification: The quantity per single package or set packaging situation, such as "single pack" or "12 pieces/set." Is It a Set: Whether it is packaged for retail sale as a set, such as "yes" or "no." Product Name: makeup brush; Use: for makeup; Material: bristles are animal hair, handle is wooden; Brand: ABC; Model: BR-001; Packaging Specification: single pack; Is It a Set: no. Misreporting a makeup brush as a "cleaning brush," resulting in classification under 960310. Failure to indicate bristle material; if it is endangered animal hair, regulatory conditions may apply. Makeup brush sets not declared as "set," which may require classification as a whole set.

The core basis for classification is the use and function of the goods. 960330 is specifically for paintbrushes and makeup brushes, designed to dip pigment or cosmetics for application, usually with soft, fine bristles. If the brush is used for cleaning, sweeping, etc., it is classified under 960310; if it is a toothbrush or hairbrush, under 960320; if it is a paintbrush or varnish brush, under 960340. In addition, material also affects classification; for example, if the bristles are endangered animal hair, an endangered species certificate must be provided. Classification requires comprehensive judgment based on declaration elements such as product name, use, and material. 960310 Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles): 960310 covers general cleaning brushes and brooms, while 960330 specifically refers to paintbrushes and makeup brushes, with different uses. 960320 Toothbrushes, shaving brushes, nail brushes, eyelash brushes and other toilet brushes for personal use: 960320 includes personal care brushes such as toothbrushes and hairbrushes; although makeup brushes are for personal use, they are specifically for makeup, so they are classified under 960330. 960340 Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes: 960340 is for industrial or construction paintbrushes, usually with harder bristles, while paintbrushes and makeup brushes are finer, with different uses. 960390 Other brooms, brushes, mops, dusters, etc.: 960390 is for other brushes not elsewhere specified; if unable to classify under 960330, they may fall here, but paintbrushes and makeup brushes are already explicitly named. Is the use for painting or makeup? Is the bristle material sensitive? Is it in retail set packaging? Is it confused with toothbrushes or hairbrushes? Is it confused with paintbrushes?

How do I check the import tariff rate for 960330? You can check the latest tariff rate through the official website of the General Administration of Customs of China or the "Single Window." Tariff rates may change due to country, trade agreements, etc.; it is recommended to rely on official real-time data. Are makeup brushes and paintbrushes classified under the same code? Yes, 960330 covers paintbrushes and makeup brushes; both are fine application brushes and are classified consistently. How should a makeup brush set be declared? If packaged for retail sale as a set, it must be declared as a "set" and classified as a whole set, still under 960330. What regulatory conditions apply to makeup brushes with animal hair bristles? If endangered animal hair is used, a certificate permitting import and export of endangered species must be provided; otherwise, import and export may be prohibited. What is the main difference between 960330 and 960310? 960330 is specifically for paintbrushes and makeup brushes, while 960310 is for general cleaning brushes and brooms, with different uses. What is the export tax rebate for paintbrushes and makeup brushes? The export tax rebate rate must be checked against the latest policy, usually available through the tax bureau or customs website, and may be adjusted in different periods. Must brand and model be filled in when declaring? Yes, brand and model are important declaration elements; if there is no brand, declare "no brand," and the model should be filled in truthfully. If a brush is used for industrial coating, which code should it be classified under? Industrial coating brushes are usually classified under 960340 (paintbrushes, varnish brushes), not 960330.