1404.90.40.00Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes
HTS Code 1404.90.40.00 covers any article best defined as Vegetable ProductsVegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or includedVegetable products not elsewhere specified or included:Other:Vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (for example, broomcorn piassava, couch grass and istle), whether or not in hanks or bundles:Other in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 1404.90.40.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 39.8%
- $3,980.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 40.27%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,027.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty2.3%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 1404.90.40.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 2.3%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 20%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China39.8%
- Mexico12.3%
- Canada62.3%
- Vietnam14.8%
- Germany10%
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US Import Duty on HTS 1404.90.40.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from China pay 39.8% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 2.3%, from Switzerland, Indonesia and Cambodia.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2.3% |
| 39.8% |
| Mexico | 2.3% |
| 12.3%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 2.3% |
| 62.3%50% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 2.3% |
| 14.8% |
| Germany | 2.3% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 2.3% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 2.3% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 2.3% |
| 10% |
| India | 2.3% |
| 12.3% |
| Ireland | 2.3% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 2.3% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 2.3% | None | 2.3% |
| Thailand | 2.3% |
| 14.8% |
| Malaysia | 2.3% |
| 12.3% |
| United Kingdom | 2.3% |
| 12.3% |
| France | 2.3% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 2.3% | None | 2.3% |
| Brazil | 2.3% |
| 39.8% |
| Bangladesh | 2.3% |
| 12.3% |
| Cambodia | 2.3% | None | 2.3% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from China pay 39.8% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Mexico pay 12.3% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Canada pay 62.3% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Vietnam pay 14.8% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.2%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.2%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from India pay 12.3% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Switzerland pay the 2.3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Thailand pay 14.8% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Malaysia pay 12.3% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from United Kingdom pay 12.3% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.7%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Indonesia pay the 2.3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Brazil pay 39.8% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Bangladesh pay 12.3% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Cambodia pay the 2.3% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 1404.90.40.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $499K of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00), down 22% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (68%), Germany (11%) and China (10%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $337K | 68% | 40% | 12.3%0% with USMCA |
| Germany | $53K | 11% | 152% | 10% |
| China | $49K | 10% | 11% | 39.8% |
| India | $43K | 9% | 291% | 12.3% |
| Thailand | $7K | 1% | 133% | 14.8% |
| Italy | $4K | 1% | New | 10% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 1% | New | 10% |
| Greece | $3K | 1% | New | 10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 1404.90.40.00 cover?
HTS code 1404.90.40.00 covers vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (Other), classified under Chapter 14 (Vegetable plaiting materials; vegetable products not elsewhere specified or included) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.3%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 1404.90.40.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 1404.90.40.00 is 2.3%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 20%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from China pay 39.8% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Vietnam pay 14.8% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (HTS 1404.90.40.00) from Mexico pay 12.3% in duties: the 2.3% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 1404.90.40.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $499K of vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes under HTS 1404.90.40.00, mostly from Mexico (68%), Germany (11%) and China (10%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 1404.90.40.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 1404.90.40.00 is 2.3%, from Switzerland, Indonesia and Cambodia, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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