## Common ground
All options describe bar mops—cleaning tools used to wipe surfaces, typically in a fixed or handheld form.
## Options at a glance
**3401.1X – Impregnated with soap/detergent**
- **Defining trait:** Pre-soaked or treated with cleaning agents for immediate use.
- **Typical examples:** Disposable cleaning pads with detergent gel, pre-moistened floor wipes.
- **Best fit when:** The mop is designed to be used directly without additional water or cleaner.
**3405 – For footwear, furniture, floors, coachwork, glass or metal**
- **Defining trait:** Designed for specific surfaces or applications.
- **Typical examples:** Floor mops with rubber tips, glass-cleaning bars, upholstery cleaning tools.
- **Best fit when:** The mop is shaped or used specifically for one of these materials or purposes.
**3926.90 – Made of plastic material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed primarily from plastic (e.g., rigid or flexible).
- **Typical examples:** Plastic scrubbing bars, disposable plastic mops, molded cleaning tools.
- **Best fit when:** The main structural material is plastic, not fabric or paper.
**4818.90 – Made of paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Composed of paper-based materials, often disposable.
- **Typical examples:** Paper cleaning wipes, cardboard-backed mops, single-use floor pads.
- **Best fit when:** The mop is made from paper, cardboard, or similar biodegradable material.
**5602,5603,5609.00,6307.10 – Made of textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Constructed from woven or non-woven fabric (e.g., cotton, polyester).
- **Typical examples:** Reusable fabric mops, microfiber bars, textile cleaning pads.
- **Best fit when:** The mop is made of cloth, felt, or similar textile material.
## Key differences
| Option | Material | Use Case | Pre-treatment | Disposability |
|-------|----------|----------|----------------|----------------|
| 3401.1X | Varies | General cleaning | Yes (detergent) | Often disposable |
| 3405 | Varies | Surface-specific | No | Mixed |
| 3926.90 | Plastic | General/durable | No | Reusable or disposable |
| 4818.90 | Paper | Single-use cleaning | No | Disposable |
| 5602–6307.10 | Textile | Reusable cleaning | No | Reusable |
## How to choose
- Is the mop pre-soaked with soap or detergent? → 3401.1X
- Is it designed for glass, metal, furniture, or footwear? → 3405
- Is it made of plastic? → 3926.90
- Is it made of paper or cardboard? → 4818.90
- Is it made of fabric (e.g., cotton, microfiber)? → 5602–6307.10
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A mop may fit multiple categories: e.g., a plastic mop (3926.90) used on floors (3405), or a textile mop (5602–6307.10) impregnated with detergent (3401.1X). If multiple traits apply, prioritize the **main material** unless the product’s primary function is surface-specific use. When in doubt, use the most defining feature: material or intended use