Corn Broom from Japan
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 — 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
• 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