Cherry Broom Handle Blanks from Japan
Nonconiferous cherry wood sticks, roughly trimmed and suitable for broom or mop handles, pointed but unturned. Precisely matches 4404.20.00 for tool handle production precursors. Premium hardwood for durable cleaning tool shafts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Incorporate end-use statements for handle production to defend classification
• Smooth ends only; any threading reclassifies as parts
• Color variation natural; dyeing changes to Chapter 32 treated