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Synthetic Bristle Upright Broom

Upright broom featuring stiff synthetic polypropylene bristles attached to a metal or plastic handle, ideal for indoor hard floor sweeping. Classified under HTS 9603.90.80.20 for other upright brooms beyond specific material types like corn.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+20.0%22.8%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.90Same rate: 22.8%

If incorporating prepared knots or tufts for brush making

Prepared knots and tufts are specifically under 9603.90.60 per chapter notes, not finished upright brooms.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 22.8%

If primarily plastic construction sold as a component

Plastic articles of general use may go to Chapter 39 if not specifically brooms under Chapter 96.

4421.99.70Higher: 37.5% vs 22.8%

If featuring significant wooden components like carved handles

Wooden articles with carving may shift if handles qualify as vegetable carving material under 9602.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document bristle material as synthetic to distinguish from natural fiber brooms in 9603.10; test for compliance

• Ensure handle is integral; separate handles may classify under 9603.90 other or plastics chapters

• Avoid marketing as 'machine part' to prevent shift to machinery headings in Chapter 84