Broom Corn Push Broom

A traditional push broom made with stiff broom corn bristles bound together and attached to a wooden handle, designed for heavy-duty outdoor sweeping. It falls under HTS 9603.10.40.00 as a broom wholly or in part of broom corn, valued under 96¢ each, within the specified quota. The vegetable material bristles distinguish it from synthetic alternatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+17.5%25.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.10.60.00Higher: 49.5% vs 25.5%

If entered after quota exhaustion

Post-quota broom corn brooms shift to this subheading with potentially different duty rates.

9603.29.40Lower: 17% vs 25.5%

If synthetic bristles replace broom corn

Brooms of plastic or synthetic fibers fall under different subheadings in 9603.29.

9603.90.80Lower: 20.3% vs 25.5%

If sold without handle as bulk heads

Broom heads imported separately, not assembled with handles, classify as parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify quota status for the calendar year as exceeding 121,478 dozen triggers higher duties under 9603.10.60

Document broom corn content and value per unit to confirm classification under the 'not over 96¢' subheading

Avoid misdeclaration as synthetic brooms (9603.29) by providing material certificates