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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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