Paint Pad Applicator from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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