Rubber Broom Dusting Sleeve from Japan
A removable sleeve of vulcanized rubber for brooms, designed to capture fine dust in home cleaning. Classified in HTS 4016.99.0500 as it is a household cleaning article primarily of rubber, not a broom itself or part thereof.
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%
Import Tips
• Prove standalone household article status; attachments may classify as broom parts
• Weight analysis report showing rubber >50% prevents reclass to Chapter 96 brushes