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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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