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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached, dyed, or polished for general use
Heading 1401 covers treated vegetable materials like bamboo, including dyed or polished forms not specific to brooms.
If for piassava fibers specifically
Piassava has its own subheading within 1404.90 for broom materials.
If woven into mats or baskets
Processed into plaiting materials for basketwork moves to Chapter 46.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Fumigate shipments per ISPM 15 standards for wood packaging, even if fiber-only, to prevent quarantine issues
• Label with fiber length and diameter specs, as overly processed lengths may classify as 9603 prepared tufts
• Monitor for dyeing or bleaching, which could shift to heading 1401 if rendered primarily textile-suitable
Related Products 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.
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.