Dried Broomcorn Stalks in Bundles
Long, stiff stalks of Sorghum vulgare var. technicum, dried and bundled for use in broom manufacturing. This raw vegetable material falls under HTS 1404.90.20.00 as broomcorn, a primary material for brushes and brooms, not processed beyond drying and bundling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If piassava, couch grass or istle instead of broomcorn
Other specific broom/brush vegetable materials are classified separately within the same heading but different subheading.
If processed for extraction of sorghum starch or sugars
Chapter notes exclude vegetable materials treated solely as textile materials; if used for food/extracts, it shifts to heading 1212 for other vegetable residues.
If manufactured into finished broomcorn brooms
Completed brooms from broomcorn are classified as finished brush/broom products in Chapter 96, not raw materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country to prove broomcorn is free of pests and diseases
• Declare as raw vegetable material; avoid misclassification as finished brooms under Chapter 96 to prevent higher duties
• Check for seasonal quotas on broomcorn imports which may apply based on agricultural safeguards
Related Products under HTS 1404.90.20.00
Broomcorn Fibers in Hanks
Sorghum vulgare var. technicum fibers separated into hanks for easy handling in brush production. Classified under HTS 1404.90.20.00 as broomcorn, fitting the heading for vegetable materials used primarily in brooms or brushes.
Natural Broomcorn Piassava Bundles
Although primarily broomcorn (Sorghum vulgare var. technicum), this variant mimics piassava traits for stiff brooms, bundled for import. HTS 1404.90.20.00 covers this specific broomcorn type used primarily in broom production.
Split Broomcorn Stalks for Brushes
Broomcorn stalks (Sorghum vulgare var. technicum) split lengthwise for finer brush applications, still raw material. Falls under HTS 1404.90.20.00 as unprocessed vegetable material primarily for brooms/brushes.
Bleached Broomcorn for Brooms
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.
Long Fiber Broomcorn Hanks
Premium long-fiber broomcorn (Sorghum vulgare var. technicum) in hanks for high-quality besoms. Classified in HTS 1404.90.20.00 for its role as the key vegetable material in traditional broom construction.
Polished Broomcorn Bundles
Sorghum vulgare var. technicum broomcorn bundles polished for smoothness in brush heads. Remains under HTS 1404.90.20.00 as vegetable material used primarily in brooms, with minimal surface treatment.