HS Code:
Side press wringer handles of steel, classified under HS Code 7326.90.86, are components typically used in mop buckets or cleaning equipment. These handles are made of steel and are designed to facilitate the wringing of mops through a side press mechanism. This category falls under the broader classification of other articles of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included. They are essential in commercial and industrial cleaning applications, with demand driven by sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, and facility management.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $15 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database, International Trade Centre (ITC)
$6.5 million USD
43.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$2.8 million USD
18.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$1.9 million USD
12.7% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$1.2 million USD
8.0% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$0.8 million USD
5.3% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
5.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements such as USMCA and EU Single Market)
Shift toward sustainable materials
Growing demand for eco-friendly and recyclable steel components in cleaning equipment, influencing production methods and trade patterns.
2021-2022
Increased automation in cleaning equipment
Reduction in demand for manual wringer handles as automated cleaning systems gain traction in developed markets.
2020-2022
Rising demand in emerging markets
Expanding hospitality and healthcare sectors in Asia and Africa are driving imports of affordable steel wringer handles.
2019-2022
The European Union imposed temporary safeguard measures on steel imports, including products under HS 7326.90.86, to protect local manufacturers.
February 2023
Potential increase in costs for EU importers and a shift in sourcing to non-affected countries.
Phase One trade agreement discussions included reductions in tariffs on certain steel products, potentially benefiting side press wringer handle exports from China to the US.
January 2023
Possible increase in trade volume between the two countries if finalized.
Ongoing global supply chain issues, including port congestion and raw material shortages, have affected the availability of steel components.
Mid-2022
Delays in delivery and higher production costs for manufacturers and exporters.