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Paint Pad Applicator from Germany

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 — 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

• 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