Sorghum Broom
Handcrafted broom from sorghum straw or broomcorn twigs bound tightly into a sweeping head, often with a natural handle, used for household cleaning. Classified in HTS 9603.10.90.00 for brooms of vegetable materials bound together, excluding common types like bamboo.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If complete broom with plastic or metal handle sold retail
Retail-packaged brooms not of vegetable twigs go to 9603.90.60, focusing on end-use packaging.
If imported as raw, unbound sorghum straw for further processing
Vegetable products unprepared for immediate broom assembly classify under Chapter 14 as raw materials.
If designed and used specifically as a feather duster
Feather dusters, even with vegetable elements, are separately provided for in 9603.50.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct fiber content testing if mixed materials to ensure over 50% vegetable twigs for 9603.10 classification
• Include photos and material specs in entry docs to distinguish from imported finished plastic-handled brooms
• Beware of anti-dumping duties on certain vegetable brooms from specific origins; check ITC notices
Related Products under HTS 9603.10.90.00
Corn Husk Broom
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.
Palm Frond Broom
Eco-friendly broom constructed from dried palm fronds or leaves bound together, ideal for outdoor patios and beach cleaning. HTS 9603.10.90.00 covers such brooms made from bound vegetable materials other than the principal types.
Coconut Leaf Broom
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.
Rice Straw Broom
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.
Wheat Straw Push Broom
Heavy-duty push broom with wheat straw fill bound to a wooden back, designed for garage and barn floors. HTS 9603.10.90.00 applies to such bound vegetable material brooms.
Rattan Twig Broom
Flexible broom from rattan twigs bound together, used for light indoor sweeping in humid climates. Classified as 'other' vegetable material brooms in 9603.10.90.00.