Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles, including articles of animal bristles, brushes, travel sets, buttons, zippers, pens, pencils, typewriter ribbons, lighters, smoking pipes, combs, hairpins, perfume sprayers, vacuum flasks, etc. These goods usually have multiple uses or are made of multiple materials, making them difficult to classify under other chapters. Goods in this chapter are mostly daily necessities but have specific functions or combined characteristics. Heading 9605 covers travel sets, i.e., goods put up in sets consisting of at least two different articles for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothing cleaning. These sets are usually packed together for travel use, containing items such as combs, toothbrushes, nail files, sewing tools, etc. However, note that the articles in the set must meet specific conditions, and when imported separately, they may be classified under other headings. The first 2 digits 96 represent Chapter 96, miscellaneous manufactured articles; digits 3-4, 05, represent heading 9605, i.e., travel sets; digits 5-6, 00, indicate that there is no further subdivision under this heading, as the travel set itself is already a complete subheading. Therefore, 960500 is a complete 6-digit HS code used to identify travel sets. This product, because it is composed of multiple articles combined together and specifically designed for travel, meets the description of heading 9605. If the articles therein are imported separately, they are classified according to their respective materials or functions, such as combs under 9615 and toothbrushes under 9603. However, as a travel set put up for retail sale as a set, it must be classified under 9605.

Product Name: Declare the Chinese and foreign language names of the goods, which should accurately reflect that the goods are a travel set. Purpose: Explain the specific purpose of the set, such as personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothing cleaning. Detailed List of Articles in the Set: List the names and quantities of all articles in the set, such as 1 comb, 1 toothbrush, etc. Material: Explain the main materials of each article in the set, such as plastic, metal, nylon, etc. Packaging Type: Describe the packaging method of the set, such as plastic bag, paper box, leather case, etc. Brand: Declare the brand name (if any); if there is no brand, state "none". Model: Declare the model of the goods (if any); if there is no model, state "none". Product Name: Travel set (including comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, nail file, sewing kit); Purpose: personal toilet and sewing; Detailed List of Articles in the Set: 1 plastic comb, 1 nylon toothbrush, 1 tube of toothpaste (10g), 1 metal nail file, 1 sewing kit (including needles and thread); Material: plastic, nylon, metal, toothpaste paste; Packaging Type: plastic transparent bag retail packaging; Brand: none; Model: none. Mistakenly classifying non-travel-use sets under 9605, such as household tool sets. When the articles in the set are declared separately, failing to classify them separately, resulting in an overall error. Ignoring the condition that the set must consist of "at least two different articles".

The core basis for classification is whether the goods meet the description of heading 9605: goods put up in sets consisting of at least two different articles, for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothing cleaning, and usually put up for retail sale for travel use. If the articles in the set exceed these uses, or the combination does not meet the definition of a "travel set", it cannot be classified under 9605. In addition, reference should be made to the specific explanations of 9605 in the Explanatory Notes to the Tariff. 960321 Toothbrushes: Toothbrushes are classified under 960321 when imported separately, but if they form a travel set with a comb, etc., the whole set is classified under 9605. 961511 Combs: Combs are classified under 961511 when imported separately, but when part of a travel set, they are classified under 9605. 3306 Oral or dental cleaning preparations: Toothpaste and other cleaning preparations are classified under 3306 when imported separately, but when part of a travel set, the whole set is classified under 9605. 8205 Hand tools: Sewing tools such as needles and thread may be classified under 8205 when imported separately, but when part of a travel set, they are classified under 9605. 4202 Travel bags: If the set is packaged in a reusable travel bag and the bag itself has high value, it may need to be classified separately, but usually the set as a whole is classified under 9605. Does it consist of at least two different articles? Is it for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothing cleaning? Is it put up for retail sale for travel use? Do the articles exceed the scope permitted by 9605? If the articles are imported separately, could they be classified under other headings?

How can I check the tax rate for HS code 960500? You can obtain the latest tariff rate by entering code 960500 and the destination country on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, the International Trade Single Window, or a professional tariff inquiry platform. Note that tax rates may vary by country, trade agreement, and policy changes, and the latest official publication should prevail. Can the articles in a travel set be declared separately? Yes, but if declared separately, they must be classified separately according to the material and function of each article, such as combs under 9615 and toothbrushes under 9603. However, if it is a travel set put up for retail sale as a set, it must be classified under 9605 as a whole. Must a travel set contain toiletries? Not necessarily. According to heading 9605, travel sets may be used for personal toilet, sewing, or shoe or clothing cleaning. Therefore, sewing kits (such as needle and thread kits) or shoe and clothing cleaning sets may also be classified under 9605, as long as they meet the set and travel-use requirements. If a travel set contains cosmetics, how should it be classified? If the cosmetics are part of the set and used for toilet purposes, the set as a whole is usually classified under 9605. However, if the cosmetics are packaged separately or have high value, they may need to be classified separately. It is recommended to refer to the heading notes and consult customs if necessary. How should cross-border e-commerce sales of travel sets be declared? When declaring for cross-border e-commerce, detailed product name, purpose, and detailed list of articles in the set must be provided to ensure compliance with the description of 9605. Also pay attention to the import requirements of the destination country, such as FDA and CE certification. It is recommended to use a formal customs broker or platform for declaration. How can a travel set be distinguished from a cosmetic bag (HS 4202)? A cosmetic bag usually refers to an empty bag or a container used only for holding cosmetics, classified under 4202. A travel set, however, is a set of goods containing specific articles for toilet purposes, etc., classified under 9605. If the bag contains articles and constitutes a set, the whole is classified under 9605. Does HS code 960500 apply to customs in all countries? The first 6 digits of the HS code are universal internationally, but countries may subdivide the subsequent digits. 960500 is the WCO standard code, but specific countries may extend it to 8 or 10 digits. When declaring, the complete code of the destination country must be used. What are the consequences of incorrect classification of a travel set? Incorrect classification may lead to differences in tariffs and VAT, and even fines and detention of goods. If the incorrect classification is intentional, it may constitute smuggling. It is recommended to declare truthfully and apply for advance classification if necessary.