Synthetic Bristle Upright Broom from Japan
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.
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
• 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