9603.90.80.20 - Upright brooms

The HTS category 9603.90.80.20 specifically classifies "Upright brooms." These are brooms designed for upright use, typically characterized by a long handle and a sweeping head positioned perpendicular to the handle, enabling the user to sweep while standing. The primary function is the sweeping of floors and surfaces in a standing posture.

This category is distinguished from its sibling entries by the specific design and intended use of the broom. "Whiskbrooms" (9603.90.80.10) are generally smaller, hand-held brooms designed for quick clean-ups. "Push brooms, 41 cm or less in width" (9603.90.80.30) are a specific subset of brooms, defined by their width, and are designed for pushing debris rather than the more general sweeping action of upright brooms. "Other brooms" (9603.90.80.40) and "Other" (9603.90.80.50) encompass brooms not fitting the specific definitions of upright, whisk, or width-defined push brooms.

As 9603.90.80.20 is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within this classification. Therefore, precise identification of an "upright broom" hinges on its design for standing use and the typical sweeping motion associated with such brooms, differentiating it from other broom types at the same HTS level.