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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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