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Rubber Handle Scrubber Pad from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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