9603.40.40—Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers, other
General duty rate
4%
Across 3 10-digit lines
Coverage on this page
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9603.40.40 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers, other. It sits in Chapter 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles, Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines, all with a general duty rate of 4%. 1 AD/CVD order flags at least one child line.
10-digit lines under 9603.40.40(3)
Pick a line to view full rate detail and compute landed duty
AD/CVD orders(1)
Antidumping or countervailing orders covering one or more lines under 9603.40.40
Frequently asked questions
What does HTS 9603.40.40 cover?
HTS 9603.40.40 is an 8-digit tariff item of the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule covering Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers, other. It belongs to Chapter 96 and rolls up 3 10-digit statistical lines that brokers actually file at entry.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9603.40.40?
Every 10-digit line under HTS 9603.40.40 carries a general (Column 1) duty rate of 4%. Section 301, Section 232, and AD/CVD overlays may stack on top of this rate at the per-line level — open a specific 10-digit code to see its complete tariff stack.
How do I find the right 10-digit line under HTS 9603.40.40?
U.S. Customs requires entries to be filed at the 10-digit statistical level — the broader tariff item HTS 9603.40.40 is not directly fileable. Match your product description to the most specific 10-digit line in the list on this page; if multiple lines could apply, the General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs) and chapter notes determine which one governs.
Are there AD/CVD orders affecting HTS 9603.40.40?
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