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Paint Pad Applicator from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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