Industrial Broom Corn Corn Broom from Japan
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 — 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
• 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