Extendable Aluminum Paint Roller Frame from China

An adjustable-length paint roller frame made from extruded aluminum with a telescoping pole attachment, ideal for reaching high walls. Classified under HTS 7326.90.86.75 for non-wire paint roller frames of aluminum, as it qualifies as an other article of base metal per Chapter 73 notes. No wire components exceed the 16mm limit or are used in formation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document extension mechanism materials to ensure no steel wire; use lab analysis if disputed

Label as 'paint roller frame' clearly to match HTS description; avoid generic 'painting tool' terms

For poles over 2m extended, confirm not classified as ladder parts under 7616.99