Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Cleaning Sponges
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Cleaning Sponges are melamine foam sponges impregnated with a surface-active cleaning solution for retail sale. Although abrasive in nature, they are not in bar, cake, or moulded form, so they do not fall under heading 3401. The cleaning solution qualifies as a surface-active preparation, and the retail packaging places them under tariff item 3402.50.90.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sponge is considered a scouring or similar preparation
Scouring powders and similar abrasive preparations in non-bar form are classified under heading 3405.
If the sponge is primarily a plastic article with minor cleaning properties
Household articles of plastics may apply if the surfactant is incidental.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the sponge's cleaning action relies on the surface-active agent, not just abrasion, to support classification under 3402.50.90
• Ensure the product is labeled for retail sale and include the surfactant composition in the import documentation
• Note that abrasive products in bar form would fall under heading 3401, so confirm the sponge format
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