Handheld Sorghum Bristle Broom from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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