Foam Paint Roller Cover 9 Inch from Japan
A 9-inch foam roller cover designed for applying paint, varnish, or distemper on smooth surfaces like walls and trim. It falls under HTS 9603.40.20.00 as a paint roller, specifically the absorbent cover component used with a roller frame for even paint distribution. This classification covers rollers for paint application, excluding those for industrial machinery.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the roller is hand-held for painting, not machine-integrated, to confirm 9603.40 classification; provide product specs if audited
• Include material safety data sheets for foam composition to meet labeling requirements and prevent chemical import delays