Coconut Leaf Broom from Germany
Lightweight broom from bundled coconut palm leaves, traditionally used in tropical regions for fine sweeping on hard surfaces. It qualifies for 9603.10.90.00 as 'other' brooms of bound vegetable materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Quarantine certification required for plant materials to clear USDA/APHS inspections
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing handmade labor costs in declared value
• Use HTS advisory rulings for unique vegetable blends to preempt disputes