What is the HTS code for carbon brushes?

Q: What is the HTS code for carbon brushes?

The 6-digit HS code for carbon brushes is 8545.20. The first 6 digits are the same in every country using the Harmonized System; the full 8-10 digit national code (e.g. EU TARIC, US HTSUS) depends on the destination country.

HTS Code for carbon brushes

Product

carbon brushes

HS Code (6-digit)

8545.20.••.••

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The 6-digit HS code for carbon brushes is 8545.20.

The first 6 digits are the same in every country using the Harmonized System; the full 8-10 digit national code (e.g. EU TARIC, US HTSUS) depends on the destination country.

brushes coated with an external lubricating layer of graphite (heading 85.35 or 85.36)

EU Binding Tariff Information

HS Code :	8545.20
CN Code :	8545.20.••.••

BTI Reference :

Issuing Country : CZECH REPUBLIC

Date Of Issue : 03.Jun.2026 - 02.Jun.2029

Carbon electric brushes for vacuum cleaner motors, used to transfer current between stationary and rotating parts and enable commutation by pressing against the rotor commutator via a spring.

Description auto translated : According to the declared data, these are carbon (electric) brushes of the vacuum cleaner motor. They are installed in the brush holder on the back cover of the motor and pressed by a spring to the rotor commutator. They participate in the commutation and transfer the electric current between the fixed and rotating parts of the motor.

Original Description: Dle deklarovaných údajů se jedná o uhlíkové (elektrické) kartáče motoru vysavače. Jsou instalovány v držáku kartáčů na zadním krytu motoru a přitlačeny pružinou k rotorovému komutátoru. Podílejí se na komutaci a přenášejí elektrický proud mezi pevnou a rotující částí motoru.

Source : EU Binding Tariff Information
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US Customs Ruling (CROSS)

HS Code :	8545.20
HTS Code :	8545.20.••••

Ruling Number :

Issuing Country : UNITED STATES

Date Of Issue : 2001-04-11T00:00:00

Carbon point style # F13202 is a cylinder-shaped carbon brush with a fitted metal coil, used in electrical applications for conducting current in rotating machinery.

Description : carbon brush

Please importantly note that only the relevant portion of the related US Ruling (Cross) is displayed above. You may refer to the said customs ruling for the entire ruling explanation.

Source : US Customs Ruling (CROSS)
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