Rice Straw Broom from China
Durable broom assembled from rice straw stalks bound with cord, popular for agricultural and garden use. Under HTS 9603.10.90.00 for vegetable material brooms excluding bamboo or similar common exclusions.
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
• Test for pesticide residues as agricultural residues often require fumigation certs
• Document binding method to prove it's a finished broom, not raw material
• Bulk shipments should specify unit counts to match commercial invoice accurately