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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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