Palm Fiber Prepared Broom Knots

Knotted bundles of vegetable palm fibers prepared specifically for broom making, fitting the 'prepared knots and tufts' definition in heading 9603. These unmounted knots under HTS 9603.90.8050 require only top trimming before use. Excluded from Chapter 46 as brush-specific.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.8%+17.5%20.3%
🇲🇽Mexico2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇨🇦Canada2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇩🇪Germany2.8%+10.0%12.8%
🇯🇵Japan2.8%+10.0%12.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1404.90.20Lower: 17.5% vs 20.3%

If raw vegetable fibers

Unprepared palm fibers for plaiting or stuffing fall under Chapter 14 vegetable products.

9603.10.90Higher: 27.5% vs 20.3%

If fully assembled into brooms

Complete palm fiber brooms with handles classify under assembled broom headings.

4602.12Lower: 16.6% vs 20.3%

If used for matting rather than brushes

Vegetable materials for mats or screens go to Chapter 46 plaiting materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include photos or samples showing knot preparation to support classification; avoid bulk fiber shipments that could classify under Chapter 14; check for pesticide residues affecting agricultural import rules