Corn Husk Whiskbroom from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.8%
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
• 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