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Handheld Sorghum Bristle Broom

Compact handheld broom from sorghum (broom corn) bristles bound tightly for table or countertop use. Falls under HTS 9603.10.40.00 for low-value broom corn brooms within quota limits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+20.0%28%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.29.80Lower: 16.1% vs 28%

If with added synthetic fibers

Mixed material brooms classify under 'other' brushes if not wholly/part broom corn.

9601Lower: 16.2% vs 28%

If carved from vegetable material like corozo

Chapter notes define vegetable carving materials for 9601, not brooms.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 28%

If marketed as toy or game accessory

Chapter exclusions send toy brooms to Chapter 95.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Retain supplier affidavits on broom corn origin to counter synthetic material suspicions

• Calculate value per broom precisely, excluding shipping, for 'not over 96¢' eligibility

• Avoid retail packaging that might suggest Chapter 95 toy brooms exclusion