HS Code 9603.10 : Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles is 9603.10. Under the 2026 Canada (CBSA), the representative MFN general duty rate is 7.00 % [CBSA Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 96
Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees)
Heading 9603
Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees)
Subheading .10
.10
Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Canada (CBSA Customs Tariff 2026)
9603.10.00.00
MODULE 5: CANADIAN IMPORT DUTY & GST/HST BREAKDOWN
🇨🇦 CUSMA / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST (United States Tariff) preferential SPI.
Official CBSA Rulings: Request a Canada Border Services Agency [CBSA Advance Ruling ↗]
Notice: Canadian customs entry, duty assessment, and excise taxes are governed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Always verify 10-digit tariff items with a licensed Canadian customs broker.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Canadian Trade Remedies (SIMA) & CITT Safeguards
CITT SIMA Anti-Dumping Status
Standard CBSA MFN Tariff
Canadian Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
CFIA / Health Canada Control
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUST | Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) | Free | Must meet CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| CEUT | Canada-European Union CETA Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration issued by EU exporter. |
| CPTP | Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) | Free | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and value-add threshold. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles
MODULE 11: CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Legally binding tariff classification advance rulings issued by Canada Border Services Agency for HS 9603.10.
Query official CBSA Advance Rulings (Memorandum D11-11-1):
Search Official CBSA Advance Rulings for 9603.10 →CBSA Canadian 10-Digit Tariff Items (9603.10)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9603.10 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 9603.10.05.00 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, Whiskbrooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, Valued not over 96¢ each, In any calendar year prior to the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for comsumption, of 61,655 dozen whiskbrooms classifiable under subheadings 9603.10.05 to 9603.10.35, inclusive | 8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA, PE,S,SG) | 20% | No. |
| 9603.10.15.00 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, Whiskbrooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, Valued not over 96¢ each, Other | 5¢ each | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 12¢ each | No. |
| 9603.10.35.00 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, Whiskbrooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, Valued over 96¢ each | 14% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 32% | No. |
| 9603.10.40.00 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, Other brooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, Valued not over 96¢ each, In any calendar year prior to the entry, or withdrawal from warehouse for consumption, of 121,478 dozen brooms classifiable under subheadings 9603.10.40 to 9603.10.60, inclusive | 8% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,KR,MA, OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | No. |
| 9603.10.50.00 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, Other brooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, Valued not over 96¢ each, Other | 32¢ each | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 32¢ each | No. |
| 9603.10.60.00 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, Other brooms, wholly or in part of broom corn, Valued over 96¢ each | 32% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 32% | No. |
| 9603.10.90.00 | Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles, Other | 10% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 25% | No. |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 9603.21 | Subheading under Heading 9603 | Compare Subheading 9603.21 → |
| 9603.29 | Subheading under Heading 9603 | Compare Subheading 9603.29 → |
| 9603.30 | Subheading under Heading 9603 | Compare Subheading 9603.30 → |
| 9603.40 | Subheading under Heading 9603 | Compare Subheading 9603.40 → |
| 9603.50 | Subheading under Heading 9603 | Compare Subheading 9603.50 → |
| 9603.90 | Subheading under Heading 9603 | Compare Subheading 9603.90 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
CBSA Customs Tariff (Departmental Consolidation) ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit tariff items and MFN duty rates.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Import GST/HST ↗
Federal GST and provincial HST tax administration.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Canada (CBSA) general duty for Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Canada (CBSA), Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles is classified under HS 9603.10 (Heading 9603, Chapter 96). The representative CA MFN general duty rate is 7.00 %.
How is HS 9603.10 distinguished within Heading 9603 (Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees))?
Heading 9603 covers Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees). Subheading 9603.10 specifically isolates Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 9603.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 9603.10?
Related subheadings under Heading 9603 include 9603.21, 9603.29, 9603.30, 9603.40, 9603.50, 9603.90. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles into Canada?
Importers require a CBSA B3 Canada Customs Coding Form, CARM Client Portal registration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Cargo Control Document (CCD), and CUSMA Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential tariffs.
Can goods under HS 9603.10 enter duty-free under CUSMA / USMCA into Canada?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST preferential SPI.
What are the Canadian Low Value Shipment (LVS) de minimis thresholds for Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles?
Under CUSMA LTA rules, courier shipments from the US or Mexico valued up to C$150 enter Canada duty-free, and shipments up to C$40 enter tax-free.
How can an importer obtain a CBSA Advance Ruling for HS 9603.10?
Importers or foreign exporters may submit a written application to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) under Memorandum D11-11-1 to receive a legally binding Advance Ruling on tariff classification.
What sales tax (GST/HST) applies to imports of HS 9603.10 into Canada?
Imports into Canada incur 5.00% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Participating provinces assess Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): 13.00% in Ontario and 15.00% in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
What is the CARM Client Portal and Business Number (BN15) requirement for Canada?
Importers must register in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Client Portal and obtain a 15-digit CRA Import/Export Business Number (BN15) for commercial declarations.
How does Canadian GST/HST payment and deferral work for imports under HS 9603.10?
Import GST/HST is payable at the time of clearance unless the importer participates in the CBSA Option 2 GST Deferral Program via CARM.
What Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) trade remedies apply to HS 9603.10?
Importers must verify whether Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) anti-dumping or countervailing duties determined by the CITT apply to their product origin.
What CFIA or Health Canada regulatory import permits are required for HS 9603.10?
Commercial imports under HS 9603.10 may require pre-market approval, licenses, or automated declarations via the CBSA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Canada?
No. Canada does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard CBSA customs duties and applicable GST/HST sales taxes.