Wooster Sherlock Paint Pad from Japan
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.
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 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