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Eco-Friendly Copper Scrubbie Sponge from Japan

A sponge-like ball of pure copper strands marketed as a zero-waste alternative to plastic sponges. It falls under tariff item 7418.10.00 as a scouring pad of copper for sustainable household cleaning.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

3%

Import Tips

• Verify the copper content is at least 99% to avoid reclassification as an alloy

• Label the product clearly as a scouring pad for household use to support classification

• Keep records of the manufacturing process to demonstrate it is not a composite article