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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