Agave Fiber Broom from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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