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Foam Paint Roller Cover from Germany

A cylindrical foam sleeve designed to fit on a paint roller frame for applying paint evenly on surfaces. Classified under HTS 9603.40.40 as 'other' paint rollers, distinct from bristle brushes in 9603.29 or artist brushes in 9603.30.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify material composition (foam vs. fabric) to avoid misclassification under 9603.40.20 for fabric rollers

• Include product specs and usage demos in documentation to confirm it's for paint application, not industrial

• Label as 'for household painting' to prevent shifts to machinery parts in Chapter 84