Hardwood Paintbrush Handle
A contoured wooden handle crafted from oak or beech hardwood, designed specifically for attaching to paintbrush heads. It falls under HTS 4417.00.40.00 as a dedicated paint brush handle made entirely of wood, excluding any metal or plastic components that would classify it elsewhere.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for brooms or mops
Broom and brush handles (excluding paint types) fall under a separate subheading in the same heading.
If unfinished or sold as dowels
Unworked or rough-sawn wood products without specific tool handle shaping classify under other wooden articles.
If assembled with bristles into complete brush
Finished paint brushes with wooden handles are classified by function in Chapter 96, not by handle material.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the handle is solely wooden with no attached ferrules or bristles to avoid reclassification under Chapter 96
• Provide mill certificates confirming wood species origin to comply with Lacey Act requirements
• Label clearly as 'paintbrush handle' to distinguish from general broom handles under 4417.00.20
Related Products under HTS 4417.00.40.00
Beechwood Paint Roller Handle
Ergonomic beech wood handle with threaded metal insert for securing paint roller covers, used in professional painting applications. Classified under HTS 4417.00.40.00 specifically for paint roller handles made primarily of wood.
Oak Angled Paintbrush Handle
Sustainably sourced oak handle with ergonomic angled grip for artist and house paintbrushes. HTS 4417.00.40.00 applies to these specialized wooden handles for paint brushes, distinct from general brush handles.
Maple Professional Paint Roller Stick
Durable maple wood roller handle extension stick for reaching high ceilings in commercial painting. Falls under HTS 4417.00.40.00 as a wooden paint roller handle component.
Birch Short Handle Paintbrush
Compact birch wood handle for detail paintbrushes used in artistic and trim work. Precisely classified under HTS 4417.00.40.00 for paint brush handles of wood.
Walnut Ergonomic Paint Roller Handle
Premium walnut wood handle with rubberized grip area for professional paint rollers. HTS 4417.00.40.00 covers this wooden paint roller handle despite minor non-wood accents.
Pine Economy Paintbrush Handle
Cost-effective pine wood handle for disposable or budget paintbrushes in construction. Meets HTS 4417.00.40.00 criteria as a simple wooden paint brush handle.