HS code for toothbrush in China: 9603210000
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HS code for toothbrush in China

The HS code for toothbrush in China is 9603210000 — Tooth brushes, including ventalplate brushes.

MFN duty 8% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 牙刷

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
9603210000 Tooth brushes, including ventalplate brushes 牙刷 8% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers toothbrush. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
8509803000 electric toothbrush 8% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “toothbrush”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
9603210000 Tooth brushes, including ventalplate brushes 2,033 8% 13% Open
6911900000 Other household articles and toilet articles, of porcelain or china 455 7% 13% Open
3924900000 Other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics 367 6.5% 13% Open
8509809000 Other household electric appliances 268 8% 13% Open
8509900000 Parts of electro-mechanical domestic appliances, with selfcontained electric motor 229 6% 13% Open
Why 9603210000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9603 — Broom, brush (including brushes used as machine, appliance, or vehicle parts), non motorized manual floor sweeper, mop, and brush; A bundle or cluster of materials used for making brooms and brushes; Paint block pad and roller; Rubber broom (excluding rubber rollers) , chapter 96 — Miscellaneous Products .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “牙刷”, which contains the term used for toothbrush in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 2,033 import records whose product descriptions match toothbrush are declared under this heading family, i.e. 44% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for toothbrush in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for toothbrush is 9603210000 — Tooth brushes, including ventalplate brushes. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 8% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to toothbrush?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover toothbrush: 8509803000 (electric toothbrush). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of toothbrush use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 8509900000 (家用电动器具的零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for toothbrush also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for toothbrush?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "toothbrush", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9603210000 — Tooth brushes, including ventalplate brushes, used in 2,033 records in our sample.

How is toothbrush classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: toothbrush falls under heading 9603 and statistical line 9603210000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “牙刷” (English: Tooth brushes, including ventalplate brushes). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 9603
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