9603.29 - Other:

This HTS category, 9603.29, encompasses a broad range of brushes and similar cleaning implements intended for personal use that are not specifically enumerated under other headings within 9603.2. This includes, but is not limited to, various types of brushes designed for application on the person, such as nail brushes, eyelash brushes, and cosmetic brushes. It also covers brushes that are integral components of personal care appliances or vehicles, provided they are not classified elsewhere based on the appliance or vehicle itself.

Unlike its sibling category, 9603.21.00.00, which is exclusively for toothbrushes and dental-plate brushes, this category serves as a residual classification for other toilet brushes for personal use. The distinction lies in the specific application and purpose of the brush; if it's for oral hygiene, it falls under 9603.21. If it's for other personal grooming or application on the body, it falls under 9603.29.

Within 9603.29, further classification is based on the per-unit value of the item. The subcategories, 9603.29.40 and 9603.29.80, differentiate based on whether the brushes are valued at 40 cents or less each, or over 40 cents each, respectively. This value-based distinction is a crucial factor for customs duties and import regulations for these types of personal grooming implements.