Find HS Code and trade information for long handle bathroom tile scrubber

Bathroom Tile Scrubber (Long Handle)

A long handle bathroom tile scrubber is a cleaning tool designed to facilitate the cleaning of bathroom tiles and grout without excessive bending or kneeling. It typically consists of a handle, often telescoping, and a scrubbing head with bristles or abrasive pads.

Material:

• Handle: Commonly constructed from aluminum, stainless steel, plastic (polypropylene or PVC), or a combination of these materials. Aluminum and stainless steel offer durability and resistance to corrosion, while plastic is lighter and more cost-effective.
• Scrubbing Head: Bristles are usually made of nylon, polypropylene, or a blend. Abrasive pads can be made of melamine foam, non-woven materials, or scouring pads. Some models feature rubber blades for water removal.
• Connection: Often utilizes threaded connections or quick-connect mechanisms to attach the head to the handle.

Purpose:

The primary purpose is to clean bathroom tiles, grout lines, and other bathroom surfaces efficiently and with reduced physical strain. It is intended to remove soap scum, mildew, grime, and hard water stains.

Function:

The tool functions by providing leverage and reach, allowing the user to apply scrubbing force to surfaces without bending over. The scrubbing head provides the friction necessary to dislodge dirt and stains. Some models include features to aid in water distribution or squeegee functionality.

Usage Scenarios:

• Showers & Tubs: Cleaning tile walls, floors, and corners.
• Bathroom Floors: Scrubbing tile and grout lines.
• Around Toilets: Cleaning baseboards and hard-to-reach areas.
• Sinks & Countertops: Removing stains and grime.
• Commercial Cleaning: Used in hotels, gyms, and other facilities for efficient bathroom maintenance.

Common Types:

• Spin Scrubbers: Feature a rotating scrubbing head powered by a battery or manual mechanism. These offer more aggressive cleaning action.
• Flat Scrubbers: Have a flat scrubbing head, ideal for large, flat surfaces.
• Corner Scrubbers: Designed with angled heads for cleaning corners and edges.
• Telescoping Scrubbers: Adjustable handle length for extended reach and versatility.
• Scrubbers with Replaceable Heads: Allow for swapping different scrubbing pads or brushes based on the cleaning task.
• Lightweight Scrubbers: Made from plastic materials for easy handling.
• Heavy-Duty Scrubbers: Constructed from metal for durability and more robust cleaning.

The declared goods, a long handle bathroom tile scrubber, can be classified based on its material, function (scrubbing tiles), and application scenario (bathroom cleaning).

Here are the relevant HS codes found within the provided reference material:

• 9603908040: Other brooms. This HS code covers other brooms, and a bathroom tile scrubber with a long handle could be considered a type of broom for cleaning purposes. The two-digit sections represent:

  • 96: Other made-up textile articles; sets of textile articles.
  • 03: Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees).
  • 90: Other.
  • 80: Other brooms.
  • 40: Other.
  • The basic duty is 2.8%, with an additional duty of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the additional duty increases to 30%. The total duty rate is 40.3%.

• 8205513030: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof: Household tools, and parts thereof: Of iron or steel: Kitchen and table implements. If the scrubber handle and/or brush head are made of iron or steel and are considered a household tool for cleaning, this HS code may be applicable.

  • 82: Handtools, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-operating mechanisms; parts and accessories therefor.
  • 05: Handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof.
  • 51: Other handtools (including glass cutters) and parts thereof.
  • 30: Household tools, and parts thereof: Of iron or steel: Kitchen and table implements.
  • The basic duty is 3.7%, with an additional duty of 25%. After April 2, 2025, the additional duty increases to 30%. The total duty rate is 58.7%.

• 6602000000: Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like. If the long handle is structurally similar to a walking stick, this HS code could be considered.

  • 66: Umbrellas, sunshades, walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like.
  • 02: Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like.
  • 00: Walking-sticks, seat-sticks, whips, riding-crops and the like.
  • The basic duty is 4.0%, with an additional duty of 7.5%. After April 2, 2025, the additional duty increases to 30%. The total duty rate is 41.5%.

Regarding HS code 9603908040, please note the basic duty is 2.8%, with an additional duty of 7.5%, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total duty rate of 40.3%.