Product classification
HS code for Straw brooms: 9603.10
Brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles.
Classification of straw brooms under HS 9603.10
Straw brooms, typically constructed from broomcorn, sorghum, or other vegetable fibers, are classified under HS code 9603.10. This classification is part of Chapter 96, which covers miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9603 includes brooms, brushes, mops, and feather dusters. Subheading 9603.10 specifically addresses "brooms and brushes, consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles." The classification is determined by the material of the sweeping head and the method of construction. Even if the broom features a wooden or plastic handle, the defining characteristic is the vegetable material used for the bristles. This code applies to traditional hand brooms, whisk brooms, and full-sized sweeping brooms used in domestic or commercial environments. The classification follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, as the product description in the nomenclature perfectly matches the physical characteristics of straw brooms.
- Covers
- Broomcorn brooms with wooden handles
- Sorghum straw whisk brooms
- Traditional bound twig brooms
- Rice straw brooms
- Hand-held straw brushes for cleaning
- Also under 9603.10
- O-Cedar corn brooms
- traditional Japanese bamboo brooms
- specific artisanal straw brushes
- garden brooms made from natural fibers
Codes often confused with 9603.10
Common mistake. Straw brooms are occasionally misclassified under HS code 1404.90, which covers vegetable products not elsewhere specified. However, once the vegetable material is bound into a finished broom, it must be classified in Chapter 96 as a manufactured article. Another common error is using HS code 9603.90, which is the residual category for "other" brushes. Since 9603.10 specifically mentions vegetable materials, it is the correct and more specific code. Brooms made of synthetic plastic filaments are classified under 9603.90, not 9603.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960310 (the code used for straw brooms), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960310 (the code used for straw brooms) in UN Comtrade data was Indonesia, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 960310, not only straw brooms.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Indonesia $32M 20% of world exports
- 2 China $27M 17% of world exports
- 3 Sri Lanka $26M 16% of world exports
World total: $161M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $19M 11% of world imports
- 2 Japan $18M 10% of world imports
- 3 United States $15M 8.4% of world imports
World total: $177M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for straw brooms
Brazil classifies straw brooms under NCM 9603.10.00: HS 9603.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about straw brooms
What is the HS code for Straw brooms?
The HS code for Straw brooms is 960310 (Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles). The HS code for straw brooms made of vegetable materials bound together is 9603.10.
How do I classify Straw brooms for customs?
Straw brooms is classified under HS code 960310 — Brooms and brushes; consisting of twigs or other vegetable materials bound together, with or without handles. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the HS code change if the broom has a plastic handle?
No, the classification remains 9603.10 as long as the sweeping part consists of vegetable materials like straw or twigs.
Which countries are the top exporters of straw brooms (HS 960310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960310 (the code used for straw brooms) in UN Comtrade data were Indonesia ($32M, 20% of world exports), China ($27M) and Sri Lanka ($26M). World exports came to about $161M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of straw brooms (HS 960310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960310 (the code used for straw brooms) in UN Comtrade data were India ($19M, 11% of world imports), Japan ($18M) and the United States ($15M). World imports came to about $177M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Straw brooms the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960310 for Straw brooms is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for straw brooms in Brazil?
In Brazil, straw brooms (HS 960310) is classified under NCM 9603.10.00.