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%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
• 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