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Corona Phoenix Paint Pad

The Corona Phoenix Paint Pad is a hand-operated painting tool with a solvent-resistant cover designed for applying oil-based paints to various surfaces. It is classified under tariff item 9603.40.90 as an 'other' paint pad, distinct from brushes or rollers, and not excluded by Chapter 96 legal notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%—7%
🇲🇽Mexico7%—7%
🇺🇸United States7%—7%
🇩🇪Germany7%—7%
🇯🇵Japan7%—7%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9603.40.10Higher: 15.5% vs 7%

If the paint pad has a roller mechanism or is made primarily of textile materials

This subheading covers rollers of textile materials, which may apply if the pad is designed as a roller.

9603.29.00Same rate: 7%

If the product is a brush rather than a pad

Brushes for paint, distemper, or varnish are classified under this heading, but the pad's flat design distinguishes it.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the paint pad is not part of a kit with items from other chapters, as this may affect classification

• Declare the product as a paint pad under 9603.40.90, and keep supplier documentation showing it is not a machine part or brush