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Horsehair Broomcorn Tufts from Japan

Prepared tufts made from horsehair and broomcorn fibers, ready for direct incorporation into broom heads without further division. These fall under HTS 9603.90.8050 as 'prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making' per chapter notes, excluding mounted brushes. They require only minor trimming for final assembly.

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 tufts are unmounted and meet 'prepared knots and tufts' definition to avoid reclassification as finished brushes; provide fiber content certificates; watch for contamination that could shift to synthetic material headings

Horsehair Broomcorn Tufts from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9603.90.80.50