Corn Husk Whiskbroom from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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