Silicon Carbide Sponge Sanding Pads
Flexible sanding pads with silicon carbide grains embedded in a synthetic sponge base, used for wet or dry sanding in marine and woodworking applications. The sponge is an 'other material' base, not textile, paper, or paperboard, so the product falls under tariff item 6805.30.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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- CBSA
CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) · Required
Canada Border Services Agency: CBSA CBSA FPA Risks (Soil) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 6801000000–6815919000).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 6805300000; Equal To 6805300000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sponge is coated with a textile layer
Textile-coated abrasives are classified under 6805.10.
If the sponge is primarily a cellular plastic product
Cellular plastic articles may be classified under Chapter 39.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sponge is not a textile material, as some synthetic sponges may be classified as fabric
• Provide a sample or technical specification for CBSA if classification is disputed
• If the pads are used for marine applications, check for any additional regulatory requirements
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