Farm-Grade Broom Corn Straw Broom
A rustic straw broom made primarily of broom corn, designed for sweeping barns and fields in agricultural settings. Its construction from bound vegetable twigs places it under tariff item 9603.10.20, which covers brushes of vegetable materials, and its economical pricing reflects its bulk agricultural use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is classified as a broom rather than a brush
The sibling item 9603.10.10 covers brooms, while 9603.10.20 covers brushes; the distinction depends on the product's primary function and construction.
If the broom is not made of vegetable materials or is a different type of broom
Other brooms and brushes not elsewhere specified fall under this residual heading, which may apply if the vegetable material requirement is not met.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the broom is composed entirely of vegetable materials (e.g
• broom corn) and bound together without metal or plastic parts to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the product as a broom under 9603.10.20 and keep supplier documentation of the vegetable composition for CBSA inspection
• Note that if the broom includes a handle, it must be of vegetable material or separately classified
Related Products under Tariff item 9603.10.20
Basic Broom Corn Floor Broom
An everyday floor broom constructed from broom corn, ideal for imports under 96 cents value threshold. It falls under tariff item 9603.10.20 as a brush made of vegetable materials bound together, with or without a handle.
Broom Corn Push Broom
A traditional push broom with stiff broom corn bristles bound together and attached to a wooden handle, designed for heavy-duty outdoor sweeping. It falls under tariff item 9603.10.20 as a brush made of vegetable materials bound together, with or without a handle.
Budget Broom Corn Patio Broom
An inexpensive patio sweeper broom made from broom corn twigs, perfect for decks and porches. It falls under tariff item 9603.10.20 as a brush made of vegetable materials bound together, with or without a handle.
Budget Garage Broom Corn Floor Broom
A budget floor broom for garages using broom corn bristles bound for durability on concrete. It falls under tariff item 9603.10.20 as a brush made of vegetable materials bound together, with or without a handle.
Bulk Broom Corn Angle Broom
An angle-head broom featuring broom corn bristles for effective corner sweeping, with a basic handle, valued low for bulk import. It falls under tariff item 9603.10.20 as a brush made of vegetable materials bound together, with or without a handle.
Bulk Pack Broom Corn Lobby Broom
A lobby broom in bulk packs, with broom corn bound for indoor use, valued low. It falls under tariff item 9603.10.20 as a brush made of vegetable materials bound together, with or without a handle.