Wooster Sherlock Paint Pad

The Wooster Sherlock Paint Pad is a specialized tool with a fabric-covered pad designed for smooth application of paint on walls and trim without brush marks. It falls under HTS 9603.40.4020 as a paint pad, distinct from traditional brushes or rollers, intended for hand-operated painting tasks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+10.0%14%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

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

9603.30Lower: 10% vs 14%

If the pad includes a handle forming a complete brush assembly

Artist or touch-up brushes with integrated handles classify under 9603.30, separate from pad-only tools.

9603.40.40Same rate: 14%

If designed as a cylindrical roller rather than a flat pad

Paint rollers fall under the specific subheading for rollers, distinguished by shape and application method.

8205.59.10.00Higher: 42.2% vs 14%

If for industrial machine-mounted pads used in automated painting

Pads as parts of machines classify in Chapter 82, not hand-operated tools of Chapter 96.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the pad is fabric-covered and not a roller to avoid misclassification under 9603.40.4030

Include detailed product specs and usage demos in documentation to confirm hand-operated paint pad status

Check for machine parts exclusions under Chapter 84 if integrated with powered applicators