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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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