| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4818100000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4818900080 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823908000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924104000 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3924900500 | Doc | 40.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926909989 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 3926901600 | Doc | 40.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Replaceable Toilet Brush
A replaceable toilet brush is a cleaning tool designed for sanitizing toilet bowls, characterized by a detachable brush head that can be replaced without discarding the entire brush.
Material
- Handle: Typically constructed from plastic (polypropylene or ABS) for durability and water resistance. Stainless steel handles are also available, offering a more premium aesthetic and increased longevity.
- Brush Head: Commonly made from polypropylene (PP) bristles, known for their flexibility, hygiene, and resistance to bacteria. Some models utilize thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) or nylon bristles for varying degrees of stiffness and cleaning power.
- Holder: Usually plastic, often with a drip tray to contain excess water.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a replaceable toilet brush is to remove stains, grime, and waste from the interior surfaces of a toilet bowl, maintaining sanitation and hygiene. The replaceable head feature addresses concerns about bacterial buildup and the longevity of the brush.
Function
The brush head, typically featuring angled or contoured bristles, physically scrubs the toilet bowl surface. The design aims to reach under the rim and into the trapway for thorough cleaning. Replaceable heads ensure consistent cleaning performance as bristles wear down or become contaminated.
Usage Scenarios
- Residential Bathrooms: The most common application, used for routine toilet cleaning in homes.
- Commercial Restrooms: Frequently found in public restrooms, schools, and offices where hygiene is paramount and frequent brush replacement is practical.
- Individuals with Hygiene Concerns: Useful for those who prefer to regularly replace brush heads for optimal sanitation.
Common Types
- Disposable Toilet Brushes: Feature a completely disposable brush and handle, intended for single use.
- Brush with Replaceable Head (Standard): The most prevalent type, utilizing a reusable handle and replaceable brush heads. These heads often come in packs for convenient replacement.
- Brush with Replaceable Head (Click-In/Twist-Lock): Variations in the head attachment mechanism, offering differing levels of security and ease of replacement.
- Toilet Brushes with Cleaning Solution Dispenser: Integrated reservoirs within the handle allow for dispensing cleaning solution directly onto the brush head during use.
- Automatic Toilet Brushes: Powered brushes with rotating heads, often incorporating a cleaning solution dispensing system. These are less common and generally more expensive.
The declared goods, replaceable toilet brush, fall under several potential classifications based on material composition. As the brush head is replaceable, and the handle is likely plastic, both components need consideration.
Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:
- 3924104000: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics: Tableware and kitchenware: Other. This code covers household articles of plastics, which could include the toilet brush handle if it's made of plastic.
- 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
- 24: Plastics tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
- 10: Tableware and kitchenware.
- 40: Other.
- 3926909989: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914: Other: Other Other. This code is a broad category for other plastic articles, potentially covering the replaceable brush head if it's made of plastic and doesn't fit neatly into other classifications.
- 39: Plastics and articles thereof.
- 26: Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials.
- 90: Other.
- 99: Other.
- 89: Other.
- 4818100000: Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: Toilet paper. While primarily for toilet paper, if the brush head utilizes cellulose wadding or similar paper-based materials, this code could be relevant.
- 48: Paper or paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paper or paperboard.
- 18: Toilet paper and similar paper.
- 10: Toilet paper.
- 00: Other.
Regarding HS code 3924104000, the total tax rate is 33.4% (basic tariff 3.4% + additional tariff 0.0% + additional tariff of 30% after 2025.4.2).
Regarding HS code 3926909989, the total tax rate is 42.8% (basic tariff 5.3% + additional tariff 7.5% + additional tariff of 30% after 2025.4.2).
Regarding HS code 4818100000, the total tax rate is 55.0% (basic tariff 0.0% + additional tariff 25.0% + additional tariff of 30% after 2025.4.2).