Working Tariff Document of New Zealand · tariff item · HS 9603.90
9603.90.19.01: Other brushes, brooms and mops: FEATHER DUSTERS
Other brushes, brooms and mops
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Working Tariff Document of New Zealand, in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
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Importing into New Zealand
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
9603.90 Brooms, brushes: other
UK 2% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines 
EU 2.7% – 3.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 3.4% 
Türkiye 2.7% – 3.7% Third-country duty 6 tariff lines · average 3.4% 
USA Free – 2.8% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 1.4% 
Canada 6.5% – 15.5% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 10.3% 
Mexico 15% – 35% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 25% 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3% 
Japan Free – 6.6% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 3.6% 
Taiwan 3.3% – 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 4.2% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 15% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line New Zealand lines: 9603.90
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N363381 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification, country of origin, marking, and eligibility for preferential treatment under the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (“USMCA”) of a forklift dust mop attachment
- N360185 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a cleaning brush from China.
- N359744 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a squeegee from China.
- N356181 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of squeegees from Denmark.
- 600016411 HMRC
A mop is a light and mobile bucket-less mopping system, for cleaning floors. 145 cms long, with 480 ml internal water reservoir. Its weight is 728 grams. Made from: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene, Aluminium, Neoprene, Nylon, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Stainless Steel, Steel. Dimensions:…
- 600016229 HMRC
Squeegee sponge & scraper 3-in-1 to use on cars to remove ice, snow and moisture. Made from polypropylene, thermoplastic rubber and sponge. Packaging: attached to a header card.
- 600016011 HMRC
Dust mophead frame with textile cover. 60 cm (24") duster/mop consisting of duster frame complete with textile duster cover and aluminium handle, to be attached to a mop as part of a cleaning system for floors, sold to retail and janitorial markets.
- 600016069 HMRC
A mop head constructed of a bundle of textile cords. Made from cotton and polyester. Looped end 340 gr (12 oz), blended yarn. mounted onto a plastic polypropylene socket adaptor. Complete with internal scrub pad. White yarn with coloured band and socket. Designed for connecting to a handle. Used…
110 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
Notes
1. This chapter does not cover:
(a) pencils for cosmetic or toilet uses (Chapter 33);
(b) articles of Chapter 66 (for example, parts of umbrellas or walking sticks);
(c) imitation jewellery (heading 7117);
(d) parts of general use, as defined in note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar goods of plastics (Chapter 39);
(e) cutlery or other articles of Chapter 82 with handles or other parts of carving or moulding materials; heading 9601 or 9602 applies, however, to separately presented handles or other parts of such articles;
(f) articles of Chapter 90 (for example, spectacle frames (heading 9003), mathematical drawing pens (heading 9017), brushes of a kind specialised for use in dentistry or for medical, surgical or veterinary purposes (heading 9018));
(g) articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clock or watch cases);
(h) musical instruments or parts or accessories thereof (Chapter 92);
(ij) articles of Chapter 93 (arms and parts thereof);
(k) articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings);
(l) articles of Chapter 95 (toys, games, sports requisites); or
(m) works of art, collectors' pieces or antiques (Chapter 97).
2. In heading 9602, the expression ‘vegetable or mineral carving material’ means:
(a) hard seeds, pips, hulls and nuts and similar vegetable materials of a kind used for carving (for example, corozo and dom);
(b) amber, meerschaum, agglomerated amber and agglomerated meerschaum, jet and mineral substitutes for jet.
3. In heading 9603, the expression ‘prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making’ applies only to unmounted knots and tufts of animal hair, vegetable fibre or other material, which are ready for incorporation without division in brooms or brushes, or which require only such further minor processes as trimming to shape at the top, to render them ready for such incorporation.
4. Articles of this chapter, other than those of headings 9601 to 9606 or 9615, remain classified in the chapter whether or not composed wholly or partly of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, or precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed). However, headings 9601 to 9606 and 9615 include articles in which natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed), precious metal or metal clad with precious metal constitute only minor constituents.
Tariff item 9603.90.19.01 is a line of the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand under HS subheading 9603.90 (brooms, brushes: other).
The normal tariff rate is 5%.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is 2%, the EU duty is 2.7%–3.7%, the Türkiye duty is 2.7%–3.7%, the US duty is 0%–2.8%, the Canada duty is 6.5%–15.5%, the Mexico duty is 15%–35%, the Brazil duty is 16.2%, the Argentina duty is 18%, the Peru duty is 0%–6%, the Japan duty is 0%–6.6%, the Taiwan duty is 3.3%–5%, the GCC duty is 5%, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is 15% and the Nigeria duty is 20%.
New Zealand imported goods of subheading 9603.90 worth US$13m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the New Zealand import duty for tariff item 9603.90.19.01?
The normal tariff rate in the Working Tariff Document of New Zealand is 5%. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does New Zealand import these goods from?
For subheading 9603.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$10m), followed by Australia.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.