U.S. imports of Iron or Steel Wool, Pot Scourers & Polishing Pads (SITC 69744) totaled $1.9M in August 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Iron or Steel Wool, Pot Scourers & Polishing Pads paid $695K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 35.73% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataClassified as a finished steel consumer product, iron and steel wool, pot scourers, and scouring or polishing pads, gloves, and similar articles occupy a distinct niche in the base-metal housewares trade. These abrasive cleaning products are differentiated by form factor — loose wool versus formed pads or gloves — and by the gauge and treatment of the steel fiber used. Importers should be aware that steel-based goods may be subject to Section 232 tariffs, which can affect landed cost calculations for this category.
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Steel wool and scouring pads made of iron or steel are generally considered steel-derivative articles and may be subject to Section 232 tariffs. The precise applicability depends on the specific HTS classification at the 10-digit level; importers should confirm with a licensed customs broker before entry.
The key distinction is physical form: loose or bundled steel fiber (wool) versus fabricated pads, gloves, or similar shaped articles. Both fall under this SITC heading, but the HTS subheading at the 10-digit level may differ, affecting duty treatment and statistical reporting.
Basic heading 69744 · $1.9M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Mexico together supply 72% of it. China pays 48.7% duty; Mexico 25.0%.
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$1.9MYoY · free account
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$879KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.4M of Iron or Steel Wool, Pot Scourers & Polishing Pads and exported $6.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.