Economy Corn Straw Whisk Broom from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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