Corn Broom from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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