Broom Corn Push Broom from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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