Product classification
HS code for Pot scourer: 7323.10
Iron or steel, wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like.
Classification of pot scourer under HS 7323.10
Pot scourers made of iron or steel are classified under HS code 7323.10. This classification falls within Chapter 73, which covers articles of iron or steel, and specifically Heading 7323, which pertains to table, kitchen, or other household articles and their parts. The subheading 7323.10 is a specific provision for iron or steel wool, pot scourers, and scouring or polishing pads. The classification is driven by the material composition and the intended use of the product. To qualify for this code, the scourer must be primarily composed of iron or steel filaments, wires, or shavings. These products are designed for abrasive cleaning of cookware and surfaces. The Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System clarify that this heading includes these items even if they are put up in retail packaging or combined with a small amount of detergent, though the primary abrasive component must be the metal.
- Covers
- Stainless steel scouring pads
- Steel wool rolls for household cleaning
- Iron wire pot sponges
- Metal polishing pads for kitchen use
- Steel wire dish scrubbers
- Also under 7323.10
Brillo Pads, S.O.S. Pads, Scotch-Brite Heavy Duty Scourers, Chore Boy Scrubber, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (some variants)
Codes often confused with 7323.10
Common mistake. Pot scourers are often misclassified under 3924.90 if they are made of plastic or synthetic fibers. It is critical to identify the base material; only iron or steel versions belong in 7323.10. Scourers made of copper or brass should be classified under 7418.10. Furthermore, if the product is a sponge with only a thin metallic coating, it might be classified under 6805 as an abrasive material depending on the substrate and manufacturing process.
Top exporters and importers of HS 732310 (the code used for pot scourer), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 732310 (the code used for pot scourer) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 732310, not only pot scourer.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $179M 64% of world exports
- 2 Germany $11M 3.8% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $8.9M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $281M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $44M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $25M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Germany $9.9M 3.5% of world imports
World total: $283M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for pot scourer
Brazil classifies pot scourer under NCM 7323.10.00: HS 7323.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pot scourer
What is the HS code for Pot scourer?
The HS code for Pot scourer is 732310 (Iron or steel; wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like). The HS code for a pot scourer made of iron or steel is 7323.10.
How do I classify Pot scourer for customs?
Pot scourer is classified under HS code 732310 — Iron or steel; wool, pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are plastic scouring pads included in this code?
No, plastic scouring pads are classified under HS code 3924.90 as household articles of plastics.
Which countries are the top exporters of pot scourer (HS 732310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 732310 (the code used for pot scourer) in UN Comtrade data were China ($179M, 64% of world exports), Germany ($11M) and the Netherlands ($8.9M). World exports came to about $281M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of pot scourer (HS 732310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 732310 (the code used for pot scourer) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($44M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($25M) and Germany ($9.9M). World imports came to about $283M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Pot scourer the same in all countries?
The base HS code 732310 for Pot scourer is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for pot scourer in Brazil?
In Brazil, pot scourer (HS 732310) is classified under NCM 7323.10.00.