Steel Scouring Sponge Alternative from Mexico
Compressed steel wire sponge-like pads mimicking cellulose sponges for dishwashing. HTS 7323.10.00.00 covers these steel scouring pads as household kitchen articles. Durable metal construction outlasts foam sponges.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Differentiate from plastic sponges (3924) via steel content declaration
• Ensure ergonomic shape doesn't resemble utensils (8205)
• Retail packaging reinforces household scouring classification