9603.10.05.00/Broom Corn Whisk Broom/Japan

Broom Corn Whisk Broom from Japan

A compact whisk broom made entirely from broom corn (Sorghum vulgare var. broomi) twigs bound together without a handle, designed for quick sweeping of dust and debris. It falls under HTS 9603.10.05.00 as a whiskbroom wholly or in part of broom corn, valued under 96¢ each, within the quota limit for subheadings 9603.10.05 to 9603.10.35. These are traditional hand brooms used for table or countertop cleaning.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify quota status for the calendar year via USITC or CBP to ensure eligibility under 9603.10.05.00; provide certificate of origin proving broom corn composition

• Common pitfall: exceeding value limit shifts to higher subheading