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Industrial Broom Corn Corn Broom

Traditional corn broom from bound broom corn stalks, used in farms and markets for sweeping debris. HTS 9603.10.5000 applies to these low-value, vegetable-based brooms not exceeding 96¢ each. The natural twig binding defines its chapter placement.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9601Lower: 16.2% vs 20%

If hand-carved handle dominates

Brooms with significant worked vegetable carving material handles may shift to 9601 per exclusions.

9603.30Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If artists' brushes

Fine broom corn used for painting classifies as artists' brushes under 9603.30.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 20%

If plastic handle primary

Plastic-dominated broom assemblies classify under Chapter 39 per section XV note exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Conduct fiber content testing if blends suspected; pitfall is incorrect hierarchy leading to Chapter 95 toy misclassification

• Ensure no metal parts exceed minor constituent limits per chapter notes