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Full Circle Mighty Mite Carpet Sweeper from Japan

The Full Circle Mighty Mite is a compact manual carpet sweeper with dual rotating brushes for effective debris collection on low-pile carpets and hard floors. Classified under HTS 8479.89.70.00 as it performs the specific individual function of carpet sweeping via mechanical action, distinct from powered vacuums.

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

• Provide engineering diagrams showing the mechanical sweeping mechanism to distinguish from simple push brooms during customs review

• Label products clearly as 'manual carpet sweepers' and avoid vacuum-like marketing to prevent reclassification

• Check for lead content in metal components per CPSIA, as household cleaning tools often undergo safety scrutiny