Handheld Sorghum Bristle Broom from China

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.

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

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