Industrial Broom Corn Corn Broom from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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