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%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 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