Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Cleaning Sponges from China
Melamine foam sponges with added surface-active cleaning solution for retail sale, effective on tough stains. Under HTS 3402.50.51.00 as retail cleaning preparation incorporating surface-active agents. Abrasive nature allowed if not powder form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify based on impregnated surface-active content, not just foam material
• Label for skin irritation warnings due to melamine abrasiveness
• Avoid 3405 if abrasives are integral but product is molded sponge shape