9603.40.40
Other
This code covers miscellaneous manufactured articles, specifically brooms, brushes, paint pads, and related items—use it when importing these cleaning and painting tools. Duty rates are generally 4% for standard trade partners, but can be free for products originating from eligible countries with which the U.S. has free trade agreements.

Detailed information for HTS Code 9603.40.40
AI Summary
Chapter 96 covers miscellaneous manufactured articles, and this particular code, 9603.40.40, focuses on paint, distemper, varnish, or similar brushes, paint pads, and rollers that aren't specifically covered elsewhere. This code includes items like paintbrushes and rollers used for applying coatings to surfaces. Subdivisions exist to further specify the type of brush or roller, with 9603.40.40.20 for paint pads, 9603.40.40.40 for natural bristle brushes, and 9603.40.40.60 for all other types; select the suffix that most accurately describes the specific product being classified.
| Chapter | Chapter 96 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
| Section | Section XX - Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles |
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Quick reference for the duty outcomes tied to this HTS line.
4%
Standard trade partners (NTR)
Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 9603.40.40 and its subdivisions (9603.40.40.20, 9603.40.40.40, 9603.40.40.60) is 4%. Special rates of Free apply to goods originating from specific countries including Australia, Canada, and others listed (A, AU, BH, CL, CO, D, E, IL, JO, KR, MA, OM, P, PA, PE, S, SG) if eligible under relevant FTA or preference programs. No report units are specified, meaning quantity and value are likely reported without specific unit requirements. These rates apply consistently to all subdivisions under 9603.40.40, contingent on origin and program eligibility for the free rate.
Rate of Duty (Column 2): 50%
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Code subdivisions
9603.40.40.20
Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees): > Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers: > Other > Paint pads
9603.40.40.40
Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees): > Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers: > Other > Natural bristle brushes
9603.40.40.60
Brooms, brushes (including brushes constituting parts of machines, appliances or vehicles), hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, not motorized, mops and feather dusters; prepared knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees (other than roller squeegees): > Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers: > Other > Other
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