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%+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.

9603.29.80Lower: 13.6% vs 25.5%

If with added synthetic fibers

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

9601Lower: 13.7% vs 25.5%

If carved from vegetable material like corozo

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

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 25.5%

If marketed as toy or game accessory

Chapter exclusions send toy brooms to Chapter 95.

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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