Istle
Vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included: > Other: > Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (for example, broomcorn piassava, couch grass and istle), whether or not in hanks or bundles: > Istle
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1404.90.30.00
Mexican Istle Fiber Bundles
Natural istle fibers extracted from the leaves of the agave istleana plant in Mexico, bundled for easy handling and transport. These stiff, durable fibers are used primarily in the manufacture of traditional brooms and brushes due to their coarse texture and strength. Classified under HTS 1404.90.30.00 as istle, a vegetable material specifically for broom and brush making.
Salvadoran Istle Broom Fibers in Hanks
Istle fibers from Agave genus plants in El Salvador, twisted into hanks for brooms and scrub brushes. The natural stiffness makes them ideal for heavy-duty cleaning tools without synthetic additives. Falls under HTS 1404.90.30.00 specifically for istle used primarily in broom and brush production.
Raw Istle Brush Filling Bundles
Unprocessed istle bundles harvested for filling broom heads and stiff brush components. Sourced from Central American agave plants, these fibers retain natural oils for durability in sweeping applications. HTS 1404.90.30.00 covers istle as a key vegetable material for brooms and brushes.
Guatemalan Istle for Scrub Brooms
Coarse istle fibers from Guatemala, ideal for scrub brooms due to their abrasion resistance. Supplied in loose bundles or hanks for brush makers. Precisely matches HTS 1404.90.30.00 as istle for primary broom and brush applications.
Dried Istle Fibers for Industrial Brushes
Sun-dried istle fibers optimized for industrial floor scrubbers and heavy-duty brushes. These vegetable materials provide superior stiffness without breaking down. HTS 1404.90.30.00 designates istle for such broom and brush uses.