Copper Mesh Kitchen Scouring Pad from Japan
A flexible scouring pad woven from fine copper mesh for scrubbing cookware without scratching surfaces. Classified under HTS 7418.10.00.04 as 'other' scouring pads of copper for household kitchen use. Copper mesh resists corrosion and bacterial growth better than alternatives.
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
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab test reports confirming copper content meets Chapter 74 alloy definitions if other elements present
• Avoid packaging with soaps or cleaners to prevent classification as a composite article
• Declare as pot scourers specifically to match statistical suffix .04 for accurate reporting