Paint Pad Applicator

A flat, rectangular pad with absorbent material for painting large flat surfaces without roller marks. Classified in HTS 9603.40.40 explicitly as 'other' paint pads and rollers.

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%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

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

9603.29.40Higher: 17% vs 14%

If incorporating bristle elements

Hybrid bristle-pads may classify under paint brushes if bristles predominate.

3921.90Higher: 14.8% vs 14%

If plastic pads without absorbent coating

Plain plastic sheets without paint-specific preparation are general plastics.

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 14%

If textile cleaning pads

If marketed for cleaning rather than painting, shifts to Chapter 63 textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include usage instructions showing paint application to differentiate from cleaning pads

Ensure pad is pre-formed; unfinished material goes to Chapter 59

Declare as hand tool, not machine part, with photos