9603.40.40.60 - Other

This HTS classification, 9603.40.40.60, encompasses "Other" paint, distemper, varnish, or similar brushes not otherwise specified within the broader category of paint application tools. It captures a range of brushes used for applying liquid coatings that do not fall under more specific descriptions, such as paint pads or natural bristle brushes.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 9603.40.40.20 specifically covers paint pads, which are distinct application tools. Furthermore, 9603.40.40.40 identifies brushes made with natural bristles. Therefore, 9603.40.40.60 is intended for brushes used in painting and related applications that are not pads and are not exclusively made of natural bristles, but are still designed for similar purposes.

As this is a terminal (leaf) node in the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under this code. Classification within 9603.40.40.60 relies on the exclusion from more specific subheadings within 9603.40.40. Examples might include brushes with synthetic bristles or brushes with mixed bristle materials, provided their primary function remains the application of paints, varnishes, or similar substances and they are not otherwise specifically classified.