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Corona Phoenix Paint Pad

Corona Phoenix Paint Pad offers solvent-resistant cover for oil-based paints on various surfaces. Classified in HTS 9603.40.4020 for paint pads, hand-operated and distinct from distemper brushes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+12.5%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.21.00.00Higher: 20% vs 16.5%

If tufts of horsehair or similar for custom pad assembly

Prepared tufts classify earlier in 9603 for unmounted brush-making materials.

3917.40.00Higher: 42.8% vs 16.5%

If plastic profile shapes used as pad backs

Plastic tubes/profiles exclude assembled brush tools.

8302.41.60Higher: 53.9% vs 16.5%

If with base metal decorative mountings

Mountings for household use may pull to Chapter 83 if dominant.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify chemical resistance in specs to support paint pad function

• Separate imports of replacement covers to avoid set classification issues

• Ensure no Chapter 33 cosmetic brush overlap in marketing