Cif Cream Scouring Paste from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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