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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If resembling bamboo or rattan cores
Heading 1401 covers similar split/sawn vegetable materials like bamboo; chapter notes specify scope.
If sawn to brush head lengths and knotted
Prepared knots or tufts for brooms are excluded to heading 9603 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document splitting process as minimal preparation to avoid reclassification as parts
• Comply with USDA APHIS import permits for sorghum materials
• Batch test for stiffness to ensure quality matches buyer specs
Related Products under HTS 1404.90.20.00
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.
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.
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.