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

27.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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