Agave Fiber Broom from Japan
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 — 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
• 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