1404.90.20.00/Bleached Broomcorn for Brooms/Japan

Bleached Broomcorn for Brooms from Japan

Sorghum vulgare var. technicum broomcorn lightly bleached for color consistency in broom making, remaining raw fiber. HTS 1404.90.20.00 applies as it's still primarily a broom/brush material, not further manufactured.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Disclose bleaching agents in documentation to pass chemical residue tests

• Store in cool, dry conditions post-import to maintain bleach stability

• Verify if bleaching renders it nonflammable, potentially affecting classification