Corn Husk Broom from China
A traditional broom made from bundled corn husks, a vegetable material, bound together with a wooden handle for sweeping floors and outdoor areas. It falls under HTS 9603.10.90.00 as a broom consisting of vegetable materials bound together, distinct from synthetic or animal hair brushes.
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
• Verify the broom is primarily made from vegetable twigs or husks like corn to qualify under 9603.10; synthetic blends may shift to 9603.90
• Provide origin certificates confirming natural vegetable materials to avoid misclassification as Chapter 39 plastics
• Label products clearly as 'vegetable fiber brooms' to meet customs documentation requirements and prevent inspection delays