Rubber Handle Scrubber Pad from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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