Aluminum Paint Roller Frame 9 Inch

This 9-inch paint roller frame is constructed primarily from lightweight aluminum alloy, featuring a cage assembly and handle for professional painting applications. It falls under HTS 7326.90.86.75 as an other article of aluminum (a base metal under Chapter 73) specifically identified as a paint roller frame not made of iron or steel wire. The design excludes wire in its cross-sectional construction, distinguishing it from wire-based frames.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

7616.99.51Lower: 37.5% vs 37.9%

If primarily aluminum and not specifically enumerated as paint roller frame

Aluminum articles not elsewhere specified fall under Chapter 76 heading 7616, but 7326 takes precedence for identified paint tools.

8205.59Lower: 13.7% vs 37.9%

If sold as a complete painting tool set with roller cover

Sets of hand tools for painting may shift to Chapter 82 if marketed as a kit rather than frame alone.

7326.90.86Same rate: 37.9%

If containing any iron or steel wire in construction

Frames with wire elements are excluded from .8675 and revert to other iron/steel articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify material composition via mill test certificates to confirm aluminum content and exclude iron/steel wire, avoiding reclassification

Include detailed product specs and photos in entry docs to prove it's a paint roller frame per statistical note

Check for anti-dumping duties on aluminum imports; declare country of melt and pour accurately