Broom Corn Whisk Broom from Japan
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.
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 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