Harris Contour Paint Pad
The Harris Contour Paint Pad is a hand-held painting tool with a contoured shape for angled surfaces like ceilings, featuring a durable nylon cover. It falls under tariff item 9603.40.90 as an 'other' paint pad, not excluded by Chapter 96 notes, and is not a brush or roller.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 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.
If the pad is cylindrical and designed to roll
Rollers of textile materials are classified separately, so a rolling design would change the tariff item.
If the product is marketed as a brush with bristles
Brushes are excluded from this item, so a bristle-based tool would fall under a different heading.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the pad's cover material to ensure it is not classified as a roller under 9603.40.10
• Provide the CBSA with a clear product description and intended use to avoid delays
• Check if the pad includes any plastic or metal parts that might trigger other chapter notes
Related Products under Tariff item 9603.40.90
3M Precision Paint Pad
A precision paint pad using advanced foam and fabric for detailed edging without tape. It is a hand-operated paint pad, classified under 'Other' in tariff item 9603.40.90.
Angled Paint Pad
An angled paint pad designed for cutting in corners and trim without masking tape. It is a hand-operated paint pad, not a brush or roller, and falls under tariff item 9603.40.90 as 'Other' paint pads.
Behr Premium Paint Pad
A premium paint pad with multi-layer fabric for professional finish on walls. It is a hand-operated paint pad, classified under 'Other' in tariff item 9603.40.90.
Ceiling Paint Roller Cover
A ceiling paint roller cover with extra-long nap to hold more paint for overhead work. It is a roller cover, not a brush, and is classified under 'Other' paint rollers in tariff item 9603.40.90.
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.
Edger Paint Pad
An edger paint pad with a contoured edge for clean lines along walls, ceilings, and trim. It is a specialized paint pad for precision application, falling under 'Other' paint pads in tariff item 9603.40.90.