Agave Fiber Broom from China
Stiff broom made from bound agave plant fibers or sisal leaves, excellent for scrubbing patios. Falls under HTS 9603.10.90.00 as other bound vegetable material brooms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• Sisal/agave often fumigated; include treatment certs in paperwork
• Avoid declaring as 'brush' if primarily twigs to stay in 9603.10
• Weight declarations critical for straw-like fibers prone to moisture gain