Broom Corn Whisk Broom

A compact whisk broom made wholly from broom corn straws bound together, valued under 96¢ each, used for quick sweeping of dust and small debris. It falls under HTS 9603.10.1500 as a whiskbroom of broom corn, a vegetable material, meeting the value threshold for 'other' subheading. No handle is attached, emphasizing its portable, hand-held design.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.10.05.00Higher: 18% vs 17.5%

If specifically for use as shoe brushes

Whiskbrooms of broom corn designated for shoe cleaning fall under the prior subheading, distinguishing end-use purpose.

9603.21.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If fitted with a handle and valued over 96¢

Adding a handle shifts classification to tooth brushes or similar under a different broom/brush heading with value-based differentiation.

9603.90.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If made primarily of synthetic fibers like plastic

Replacing broom corn with man-made fibers moves it out of vegetable material brooms into synthetic brushes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify broom corn content exceeds any synthetic materials to avoid reclassification; provide value documentation proving under 96¢ per unit; ensure phytosanitary certificates for vegetable materials to prevent quarantine issues

Related Products under HTS 9603.10.15.00

Mini Corn Straw Whisk Broom

Small whisk broom crafted from bound corn straw (broom corn), priced below 96¢, ideal for countertops and car interiors. Classified under HTS 9603.10.1500 for low-value broom corn whiskbrooms of vegetable twigs. Its simple binding without mechanical parts fits the 'other' category perfectly.

Handheld Broom Corn Dust Whisk

Portable dust whisk made from bundled broom corn fibers, valued not over 96¢, for light household sweeping. HTS 9603.10.1500 covers such 'other' whiskbrooms of vegetable materials like broom corn. Excludes motorized or handled variants.

Economy Broom Corn Whiskbroom

Budget-friendly whiskbroom entirely from broom corn twigs, bound for durability, under 96¢ retail value. Fits HTS 9603.10.1500 as 'other' low-value broom corn whiskbrooms of vegetable origin. Commonly used in kitchens or workshops.

Tabletop Corn Whisk Broom

Small-scale whisk broom of pure broom corn for table and desk cleaning, valued below 96¢. HTS 9603.10.1500 applies to such non-shoe, low-value vegetable whiskbrooms. Bound twigs form the sweeping head without added synthetics.

Craft Broom Corn Whisk

Artisan-style whisk from bound broom corn straws, economical at under 96¢, for craft or home use. Classified in HTS 9603.10.1500 for 'other' low-value broom corn whiskbrooms. Vegetable material binding excludes chapter-prohibited items.

Kitchen Corn Straw Whiskbroom

Compact kitchen whiskbroom made of broom corn straws bound together, valued not over 96¢ for crumbs and spills. HTS 9603.10.1500 designates it as 'other' broom corn whiskbroom of vegetable twigs. Handheld without fixed handle.