9603.90.80.40 - Other brooms

This category, HTS Code 9603.90.80.40, specifically covers "Other brooms" that do not fall under more narrowly defined subcategories within the broader heading for brooms, brushes, and related cleaning implements. It acts as a residual category for brooms that are not whiskbrooms, upright brooms, or push brooms with a width of 41 cm or less. The primary classification criterion for inclusion here is the absence of characteristics that would place an item into a more specific sibling category.

To distinguish this category, consider the specific types of brooms that are classified elsewhere. Whiskbrooms are typically handheld and feature a fan-shaped head. Upright brooms are designed for use with a long handle, often with a rectangular or slightly rounded head. Push brooms, when classified under 9603.90.80.30, are characterized by their width of 41 cm or less, implying a broader sweeping surface for pushing debris. Therefore, HTS 9603.90.80.40 encompasses brooms that may have different handle lengths, head shapes, or intended uses not explicitly covered by these more precise descriptions.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this code relies on a process of elimination, meaning that any broom not meeting the criteria for whiskbrooms, upright brooms, or push brooms up to 41 cm in width will be considered under this "other" classification. Practical examples could include specialized cleaning brooms with unique head designs, materials, or functionalities that do not conform to the typical definitions of the preceding categories.