Corn Broom from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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