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Artisan Shaker Whisk Broom

Hand-tied whiskbroom from select shaker broom corn varieties, bound tightly for durability and valued over 96¢ each. Classified under HTS 9603.10.3500 for its use of broom corn as the primary vegetable binding material without a handle. Commonly used for table sweeping in restaurants or homes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+20.0%34%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%—14%
🇯🇵Japan14%—14%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.10Same rate: 34%

If not wholly or partly of broom corn but other vegetable twigs

Specific broom corn composition directs to this subheading; other veggies go to prior tariff line.

8212.20.00Lower: 20% vs 34%

If marketed primarily as a kitchen tool with metal components

Could be seen as cutlery accessory if not purely vegetable-bound, per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label products clearly as 'broom corn whiskbrooms' to match HTS description and avoid misclassification

• Conduct fiber content testing if blends are suspected, as pure broom corn qualifies specifically here

• Bundle in small quantities per invoice to clearly demonstrate per-unit value over 96¢

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