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Oak Broom Handles

Cylindrical oak wood handles for household brooms, tapered at one end for head attachment and varnished for grip and weather resistance. Classified under HTS 4417.00.80 as broom handles of wood, distinct from complete broom assemblies. Commonly used in cleaning tool manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina5.1%+37.5%42.6%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.10Lower: 22.5% vs 42.6%

If sold or imported as complete broom assemblies

Full brooms with wooden handles are classified under Chapter 96 as finished broom products.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 42.6%

If supplied as veneer sheets for handle lamination rather than solid turned handles

Veneer wood sheets fall under heading 4408 before fabrication into shaped handles.

4421.99.70Lower: 37.5% vs 42.6%

If marketed as wooden dowels for general craft use rather than specifically broom handles

Other articles of wood like plain dowels go to 4421 if not purpose-specific for tools or brooms.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide detailed invoices specifying 'broom handles only, without broom heads' to prevent reclassification

โ€ข Comply with ISPM 15 heat treatment standards for wooden articles to avoid inspection holds

โ€ข Watch for common errors in HTS selection leading to incorrect 4417 vs 9603 duties