Corn Husk Whiskbroom

A traditional whiskbroom made from bundled corn husks tied together with wire, designed for sweeping small debris like dust and crumbs from surfaces. It falls under HTS 9603.90.80.10 as a whiskbroom, which is a specific type of hand-operated broom characterized by its small size and whisk-like bundle of bristles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+17.5%20.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.10Lower: 20% vs 20.3%

If made from twigs or coarse vegetable fibers exceeding whiskbroom dimensions

Larger brooms made from twigs or coarse fibers are classified under the broom subheading rather than the specific whiskbroom category.

9603.90.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.3%

If containing 97% or more by weight of pig bristles or hair

Whiskbrooms predominantly made from pig hair fall under the designated subheading for such animal hair brooms.

8213.00.90.00Lower: 13% vs 20.3%

If marketed primarily as a kitchen utensil with metal scrapers

Items functioning more as scouring or polishing tools rather than sweepers may shift to Chapter 82 cutlery and base metal articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the broom consists of natural fiber whiskers without mechanical parts to avoid reclassification; provide origin certificates for agricultural materials like corn husks; inspect for compliance with U.S. pesticide residue standards on plant-based products