Brass Dish Scouring Pad from Japan
Coiled brass wire scouring pad for scrubbing dishes and removing grease. Composed of copper-zinc base alloy meeting HTS subheading note (a) criteria. Specifically designed for household kitchen cleaning, distinguishing it from general brassware.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
53%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) 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
• Provide detailed material analysis showing zinc predominance over other elements except copper
• Avoid bundling with soap/detergents to prevent set classification under 7419.99
• Watch for CBP scrutiny on thin wire pads resembling textile imitations (Chapter 56)