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Rubber Handle Scrubber Pad

A dishwashing scrubber with vulcanized rubber bristles and ergonomic handle for kitchen cleaning. Falls under HTS 4016.99.0500 as a household cleaning article where rubber provides the scrubbing function.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+20.0%23.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.90.80Lower: 22.8% vs 23.4%

If with synthetic bristles, not rubber

Household brushes of Chapter 96 cover non-rubber scrubbers.

3924.90.20.00Lower: 15.9% vs 23.4%

If plastic scrubbers with rubber grip

Predominantly plastic cleaning tools go to plastics chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Rubber bristles must predominate; plastic/nylon shift to Chapter 39 or 96

• Food-safe declaration mandatory for dishwashing contact

• Avoid brush classification with 'pad' terminology