Corn Husk Broom from Japan
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 — 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
• 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