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ARTICLES OF IRON OR STEEL›Table, kitchen or other household articles and parts thereof, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel

Iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like

Standard EU duty
3.2%
VAT
23%
Additional duties / sanctions
0 rules
Docs required
13 docs
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Standard rates
Applies toTypeRateConditionsRegulation
ERGA OMNESThird country duty3.2%-R2261/98
Preferences
ERGA OMNES 0%ERGA OMNES 0%AD 0%AL 0%BA 0%CA 0%CAMER 0%CARI 0%CH 0%CI 0%CL 0%CM 0%CO 0%CO 0%DZ 0%EBA 0%EC 0%EC 0%EEA 0%EG 0%EH 0%ESA 0%EUCA 0%FJ 0%FO 0%GB 0%GE 0%GH 0%GSP 0%GSP+ 0%IL 0%JO 0%JP 0%KE 0%KR 0%LB 0%LOMB 0%MA 0%MD 0%ME 0%MK 0%MX 0%NZ 0%PE 0%PE 0%PG 0%PS 0%SADC EPA 0%SB 0%SG 0%SM 0%SWITZ 0%SY 0%TN 0%TR 0%UA 0%VN 0%WS 0%XC 0%XK 0%XL 0%XS 0%ZA 0%
Notes
TM5101. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of goods intended for incorporation in the ships, boats or other vessels classified at the following CN codes 8901 10 10; 8901 20 10; 8901 30 10; 8901 90 10; 8902 00 10; 8903 91 10; 8903 92 10; 8904 00 10; 8904 00 91; 8905 10 10; 8905 90 10; 8906 10 00; 8906 90 10 for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for fitting to or equipping such ships, boats or other vessels.2. Customs duties shall be suspended in respect of:(a) goods intended for incorporation in drilling or production platforms:(1) fixed, of subheading ex 8430 49, operating in or outside the territorial sea of Member States, or(2) floating or submersible, of subheading 8905 20, for the purposes of their construction, repair, maintenance or conversion, and in respect of goods intended for equipping the said platforms.(b) tubes, pipes, cables and their connection pieces, linking these drilling or production platforms to the mainland.
EU003According to The Special Provisions of Section II (A) (3) of the Preliminary Provisions of the Combined Nomenclature the suspension of customs duties for goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms shall be subject to conditions laid down in the relevant provisions of the European Union with a view to customs control of the use of such goods.
CD333The autonomous Common Customs Tariff duties laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 for parts, components and other goods of a kind to be incorporated in or used for aircraft and parts thereof in the course of their manufacture, repair, maintenance, rebuilding, modification or conversion is suspended.In order to benefit from the suspension, the declarant shall present to the customs authorities an Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1, as set out in Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, or an equivalent certificate.The certificates which are deemed to be equivalent to Authorised Release Certificates are listed in Annex II to the Regulation (EU) 2018/1517.
CD653Subject to the presentation of a proof of origin containing the following statement in English: "Product originating in accordance with Appendix 2A of Annex II" (OJ L 354, 21.12.2012).
CD653Subject to the presentation of a proof of origin containing the following statement in English: "Product originating in accordance with Appendix 2A of Annex II" (OJ L 354, 21.12.2012).
CD303The relief from or reduction of customs duties shall be subject to the specific request expressed by the declarant in box 44 "Additional information/Documents produced/Certificates and authorisations", of the Single Administrative Document (SAD)
TM904Preferences granted under the agreement between the European Union and Morocco in force from 19 July 2019.As of 3 October 2025, products originating in Western Sahara subject to controls by the customs authorities of the Kingdom of Morocco shall benefit from trade preferences under the terms of the new Agreement in the form of exchange of letters between the EU and Morocco, The European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco have agreed to allow those products to be identified by reference to the region of origin to be included in the proof of origin and as provided for in Protocol 4.In view of the application of these measures, the origin certificates codes U179 and U180 must be declared.The country code to be entered in the origin declaration when these proofs of origin are used is “EH”.
CD727Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of an origin declaration stating the European Union origin of the goods, in the context of the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
CD906The list of non-eligible locations and their postal codes is available at the following address: http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/customs/technical-arrangement_postal-codes.pdf
CD653Subject to the presentation of a proof of origin containing the following statement in English: "Product originating in accordance with Appendix 2A of Annex II" (OJ L 354, 21.12.2012).
CD500Eligibility to benefit from this preference is subject to the presentation of a proof of origin stating the community origin of the goods, in the context of the agreement between the European Union and the Swiss Confederation.
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Binding Tariff Information

BTI classification examples

DEgold274/25-1

Steel wool cylinders for water softening

steelGRI 1GRI 6
ITgold-BTI0011

Steel wool pads with dish soap additive

steelGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
DEgold713/25-1

Steel wool cleaning pads

steelGRI 1GRI 5bGRI 6
ESgold25SOL806

Square steel wool scouring pad with soap

woolGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6
FRgold25-02935

Stainless steel abrasive sponges for kitchen cleaning

stainless steelGRI 1GRI 3bGRI 6

BTI (Binding Tariff Information) is an official EU customs decision confirming the classification of goods. Valid for 3 years, binding across all EU member states.

Classification of steel wool and scourers under 7323 10

Subheading 7323 10 covers steel wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads of iron or steel. These are kitchen and cleaning products made from finely twisted steel wire or metal wool. Steel wool is used for cleaning, sanding and polishing surfaces. Pot scourers (steel scourers) are used for washing pots, pans and other kitchen utensils. Classification requires iron or steel material and cleaning or polishing function. Plastic sponges are classified under Chapter 39, textile cloths under Chapter 63, copper or brass scourers under Chapter 74. This subheading covers loose products and those with handles, provided the handle does not give the product the character of a tool under heading 8205.

Import requirements and safety for steel wool 7323 10

Importing steel wool and scourers under 7323 10 requires a customs declaration and EORI number. Kitchen scourers are products indirectly in contact with food (dishwashing) and are subject to Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 on food contact materials. Importers must ensure the product does not release hazardous substances in amounts endangering health. GPSR imposes safety obligations - scourers must be free from sharp fragments. Products must comply with REACH. Packaging must include importer details. These products are generally not subject to CBAM. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. AD duties on steel kitchen scourers from China may apply - verify in TARIC. Current tariff rates in TARIC.

Trade measures and preferences for steel wool 7323 10

Imports may be subject to EU trade defence measures. China is the leading supplier of kitchen scourers. AD duties on imports from China may apply - verify in TARIC. Steel safeguard measures may apply. Imports from Russia and Belarus are subject to sanctions. Preferential rates are available under EU FTAs. Kitchen scourers are low unit value but high volume imports. Total cost includes duty, any AD duties and VAT. Correct classification matters as duty rates differ between subheadings of heading 7323. Trade measures are available in TARIC.

Technical standards and certification for steel wool and pot scourers

Products classified under CN code 7323 10 (steel wool and pot scourers) must comply with applicable EU technical standards. Depending on their intended use, these may include harmonised EN standards for construction products (CPR Regulation 305/2011), the Machinery Directive or the Pressure Equipment Directive (PED). Construction products require CE marking and a Declaration of Performance (DoP). Customs authorities verify compliance with technical requirements during clearance and may withhold release of goods where required documentation or certificates are missing.

Frequently asked questions

Do kitchen scourers fall under food contact regulations?
Kitchen scourers used for dishwashing are subject to Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 on food contact materials. Products must not release hazardous substances in harmful amounts. Importers are responsible for compliance. Migration testing may be required. Surfaces must be free from chemical contamination.
Is steel wool subject to CBAM?
Steel wool and scourers under 7323 10 are generally not subject to CBAM as they are finished Chapter 73 products. CBAM covers mainly basic steel products. The scope should be verified in current legislation.
Do AD duties apply to kitchen scourers from China?
Imports of steel kitchen scourers from China may be subject to EU anti-dumping duties. The current AD status should be verified in the TARIC database for the specific 10-digit TARIC code and country of origin. Measures are regularly reviewed.
Are steel wool and pot scourers under CN 7323 10 subject to anti-dumping duties?
The applicability of anti-dumping duties for CN code 7323 10 depends on current EU regulations and the country of origin. Anti-dumping duties are imposed on specific products from designated countries. The current status can be verified in the.

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