Corn Broom

A traditional corn broom made from bundled natural sorghum straw, bound with wire and attached to a wooden handle. It falls under HTS 9603.90.80.40 as an other broom designed for manual sweeping of outdoor areas like sidewalks and driveways.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+17.5%20.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.10Lower: 20% vs 20.3%

If made chiefly of vegetable fibers like sorghum or corn

Brooms with handles and heads of twigs or vegetable materials fall specifically under 9603.10.

9603.50.00Lower: 17.5% vs 20.3%

If constituting parts of machines or vehicles

Brushes or brooms designed as replaceable parts for appliances shift to machine parts classification.

4421.91.70Higher: 35% vs 20.3%

If imported as just the wooden handle component

Separate wooden broom handles without broom head classify as other wood articles in Chapter 44.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the broom qualifies as hand-operated and non-motorized to avoid reclassification under Chapter 84 machinery

Provide documentation on material composition, especially natural fibers, for accurate duty assessment