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U.S. imports of miscellaneous vegetable products (other) (HS 140490) totaled $13.8M in April 2026, traded with 42 countries.
Importers of Miscellaneous Vegetable Products (Other) paid $981K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $8.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Miscellaneous Vegetable Products (Other) imports of $13.8M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $12.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBroomcorn, istle, vegetable hair used as stuffing, and raw plant materials for tanning or dyeing are among the diverse commodities consolidated in this residual heading, each serving distinct industrial or craft end-uses. The US schedule is notably granular, with separate lines for broomcorn (1404902000), istle (1404903000), other brush-and-broom materials (1404903500, 1404904000), tanning materials such as canaigre (1404909020), dyeing materials (1404909040), and a catch-all for remaining vegetable products (1404909090). Mexico leads US supply, reflecting cross-border trade in broomcorn and istle fiber used in the broom and brush manufacturing industry. Importers should take care to match the specific plant material to the correct 10-digit line, as the heading's subdivisions carry different duty treatments.
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Istle (also called ixtle or Tampico fiber) is a stiff natural fiber extracted from agave plants, primarily Agave lechuguilla, and is specifically used in industrial brushes, scrubbing brushes, and brooms. It classifies under 1404903000 when used primarily in brooms or brushes. Importers should distinguish it from sisal (Agave sisalana), which is a textile fiber classifying in Chapter 53, and from other agave-derived materials that may fall under different lines depending on form and end use.
Raw vegetable tanning materials — including canaigre root, quebracho, and similar plant-derived tannin sources — classify under 1404909020 when imported in raw or unprocessed form. Commercial invoices should identify the specific plant species, the form of the material (whole root, ground, or extract), and the intended use in leather tanning. Processed tannin extracts may reclassify under Chapter 32, so the degree of processing is a critical classification factor.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $4.7M | $107K | -$4.6M |
| INDIA | $4.4M | -- | -$4.4M |
| CANADA | $497K | $884K | +$387K |
| CHINA | $876K | -- | -$876K |
| COTE D'IVOIRE | $707K | -- | -$707K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1404909090 | OTHER VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NEOSI | $12.1M | 12.62% | $914K |
| 1404909040 | RAW VEGETABLE MATERIALS USED PRIMARILY IN DYEING | $725K | 10.00% | $6K |
| 1404909020 | CANAIGRE ETC & OTH RAW VEGETBL MATERIALS FOR TANNG | $586K | 4.79% | $28K |
| 1404901000 | VEGE HAIR USED PRIMARILY AS STUFFING OR PADDING | $288K | 10.54% | $29K |
| 1404903000 | ISTLE USED PRIMARILY IN BROOMS OR IN BRUSHES | $94K | -- | -- |
| 1404904000 | VEGETABLE MATERIALS FOR BROOMS OR BRUSHES, NESOI | $11K | 37.31% | $4K |
| 1404902000 | BROOMCORN USED PRIMARILY IN BROOMS OR IN BRUSHES | $2K | 9.99% | $216 |
OTHER VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NEOSI
RAW VEGETABLE MATERIALS USED PRIMARILY IN DYEING
CANAIGRE ETC & OTH RAW VEGETBL MATERIALS FOR TANNG
VEGE HAIR USED PRIMARILY AS STUFFING OR PADDING
ISTLE USED PRIMARILY IN BROOMS OR IN BRUSHES
VEGETABLE MATERIALS FOR BROOMS OR BRUSHES, NESOI
BROOMCORN USED PRIMARILY IN BROOMS OR IN BRUSHES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1404909000 | VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NEOSI | $1.6M |
| 1404901000 | VEGE HAIR USED PRIMARILY AS STUFFING OR PADDING | $0 |
| 1404902000 | BROOMCORN USED PRIMARILY IN BROOMS OR IN BRUSHES | $0 |
| 1404903500 | VEGETABLE MATERIALS USED IN BROOMS & BRUSHES NESOI | $0 |
VEGETABLE PRODUCTS NEOSI
1.2M kg
VEGE HAIR USED PRIMARILY AS STUFFING OR PADDING
BROOMCORN USED PRIMARILY IN BROOMS OR IN BRUSHES
VEGETABLE MATERIALS USED IN BROOMS & BRUSHES NESOI
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.8M | $746K | -$3.0M |
| Texas | $3.2M | $220K | -$2.9M |
| Ohio | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.8M | $127K | -$1.7M |
| ROMA, TX | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |