HS Code:
The category of 'Toothbrushes, shaving brushes, hair brushes, nail brushes, eyelash brushes and other toilet brushes for use on the person, including such brushes constituting parts of appliances' falls under HS Code 9603.21 (for toothbrushes) and 9603.29 (for other brushes). This category includes a variety of personal care brushes used for grooming and hygiene. These products are essential consumer goods with consistent global demand, driven by personal care and hygiene needs across demographics. The trade in this category includes both manual and electric toothbrush heads as parts of appliances, reflecting innovation and technological advancements in personal care products.
Total Trade Volume
USD 4.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.8 billion
40% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 600 million
13.3% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 450 million
10% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 300 million
6.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 250 million
5.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU Single Market or USMCA)
Rising demand for electric toothbrush heads
Increased trade volume for replacement heads and parts of appliances, with a shift towards premium, technology-driven products
2021-2022
Sustainability focus in personal care products
Growing market for eco-friendly brushes made from biodegradable materials like bamboo, influencing production and export patterns
2020-2022
Growth in e-commerce channels
Direct-to-consumer sales and cross-border e-commerce have boosted trade volumes, especially for niche and branded products
2019-2022
The European Union introduced new regulations under REACH to limit the use of certain plastics in personal care brushes, aiming to reduce environmental impact.
March 2023
Exporters to the EU market must adapt to comply with material restrictions, potentially increasing production costs but favoring sustainable manufacturers.
A revised trade agreement reduced tariffs on personal care products, including brushes, from China to the US as part of broader trade negotiations.
January 2023
Increased export volume from China to the US, benefiting Chinese manufacturers and lowering costs for US consumers.
Major manufacturers in South Korea and Japan launched new lines of app-connected smart toothbrushes, driving demand for high-value brush heads.
July 2022
Shift in trade patterns towards premium products, with higher per-unit value and growth in tech-driven personal care segments.