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Premium Broom Corn Whiskbroom

A handcrafted whiskbroom made wholly from broom corn straws bound together without a handle, valued over 96¢ each due to its premium quality and fine craftsmanship. It falls under HTS 9603.10.3500 as a whiskbroom consisting of vegetable materials (broom corn) bound together. Ideal for quick sweeping of dust and small debris in kitchens or workshops.

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.

9603.29.40Lower: 19.5% vs 34%

If fitted with a wooden or plastic handle

Adding a handle shifts classification from unbound whiskbrooms to those 'with handles' in a different subheading.

9603.10.05.00Lower: 20.5% vs 34%

If valued not over 96¢ each

Value threshold determines the specific 10-digit code within the broom corn whiskbroom category.

9603.90.80Lower: 22.8% vs 34%

If made from synthetic fibers like nylon instead of broom corn

Material composition changes from vegetable to synthetic, moving to 'other brooms and brushes'.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the whiskbroom is wholly or partly broom corn with no synthetic additions to avoid reclassification

• Provide certificates of origin for vegetable materials to qualify for preferential tariff treatments

• Ensure valuation documentation supports 'over 96¢ each' to prevent customs undervaluation disputes