1404.90.40.00 - Other

HTS code 1404.90.40.00, described as "Other," encompasses vegetable materials specifically intended for use in the manufacture of brooms or brushes, which are not otherwise classified under more specific subheadings within Chapter 14. This category serves as a residual provision for such materials that do not fall under sibling categories like broomcorn (1404.90.20.00) or istle (1404.90.30.00).

The key distinguishing factor for this classification is the primary intended use of the vegetable material: for broom or brush production. Unlike broomcorn, which is a specific type of sorghum, or istle, which refers to various agave species, this "Other" category applies to a broader range of vegetable fibers and materials that share the same functional purpose. Examples might include specific types of piassava not otherwise listed, or other suitable plant-derived fibers that, when processed, are woven, bundled, or otherwise incorporated into broom heads or brush bristles.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 1404.90.40.00 relies on the absence of a more specific classification for the vegetable material and its demonstrable suitability and primary intended use in the manufacturing of brooms or brushes. This can be supported by the material's physical characteristics, such as stiffness, flexibility, and ability to hold shape, as well as any documentary evidence regarding its intended application.