Corn Husk Broom from Germany
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 — 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
• 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