Cif Cream Scouring Paste from China

A creamy scouring paste with micro-abrasives for removing limescale and stains from kitchen surfaces and cookware. Classified under HTS 3405.40.00.00 as a scouring paste, not in powder or molded soap form, and free of excluded waxes. Provides a non-scratch clean.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Confirm paste form doesn't qualify as 'molded pieces' under 3401 soap notes

Declare viscosity and composition to rule out surface-active agents in 3402

Ensure stability testing for emulsion per chapter note 2 if challenged