Premium Broom Corn Whiskbroom from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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