Sorghum Broom from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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