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Brass Pot Scourer

Coiled brass wire pot scourer designed for cleaning cookware without scratching surfaces. Made from copper-zinc base alloy netting, specifically listed in heading 7418 for scouring pads of copper. Subclassified under 7418.10.0025 as other brass household cleaning article.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+57.5%60.5%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+50.0%53%
🇨🇦Canada3%+50.0%53%
🇩🇪Germany3%+50.0%53%
🇯🇵Japan3%+50.0%53%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.90.80Lower: 22.8% vs 60.5%

If made of steel wire instead of brass

Steel scouring pads/brooms fall under Chapter 96 brushes and scouring articles.

7418.20Lower: 15.5% vs 60.5%

If includes plastic handle forming composite

Scouring gloves/pads with textile/plastic elements classify under sanitary ware subheading.

8205.51.30Lower: 41.2% vs 60.5%

If for industrial/commercial kitchen use

Heavy-duty metal scouring tools for pro kitchens shift to Chapter 82 hand tools.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Classify explicitly as 'pot scourer of copper' in entry; generic 'cleaning pad' risks 3926 plastics

• Provide weight/composition cert; brass must meet zinc-dominant alloy definition

• Avoid packaging as set with soap to prevent composite article classification