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