Economy Corn Straw Whisk Broom

A small handheld whisk broom crafted from bound corn straw (broom corn) fibers, ideal for quick cleanups of dust and debris. Classified in HTS 9603.10.40.00 due to its broom corn construction, low unit value under 96¢, and inclusion in the annual quota for such vegetable material brooms.

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.

9603.10.05.00Lower: 18% vs 25.5%

If valued over 96¢ each

Higher-value broom corn brooms move to 9603.10.05 with different tariff treatment.

9603.21.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If made of other vegetable materials like palmyra

Non-broom corn vegetable brooms classify under 9603.21.

8212.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25.5%

If resembling household cutlery with metal components

Chapter note exclusions apply if significant metal parts make it akin to Chapter 82 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label units clearly with value and count to track against the 121,478 dozen quota threshold

Provide photos or samples proving broom corn twigs bound together for classification

Watch for reclassification if handles are metal, potentially affecting Section XV exclusions