Corn Broom Upright Sweeper from Japan
Traditional upright broom made from bundled corn husks (sorghum) with a wooden handle, designed for sweeping large floor areas in homes or outdoors. It falls under HTS 9603.90.80.20 as an upright broom, which is a hand-operated non-motorized sweeping tool not constituting part of a machine.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the broom qualifies as 'upright' with a self-standing bundle design; push brooms may shift to other subheadings
• Include material composition certificates for natural fibers like corn to avoid reclassification under synthetic brush headings
• Label as household use only; industrial brooms risk classification in Chapter 82 if deemed tools