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U.S. imports of paint, distemper & varnish brushes; paint pads & rollers (HS 960340) totaled $8.6M in April 2026, traded with 28 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBrushes for applying paint, distemper, varnish, and similar coatings — along with paint pads and rollers — are widely used in construction, maintenance, and manufacturing finishing operations, making this a volume-driven category closely tied to housing and industrial activity cycles. The US schedule distinguishes paint rollers (9603402000), paint pads (9603404020), natural-bristle brushes (9603404040), and synthetic or mixed-bristle brushes (9603404050 and 9603404060), with the natural-bristle line being particularly relevant for professional-grade applications. China is the leading supplier by a substantial margin, with Indonesia and Cambodia emerging as growing sources, especially for mid-range synthetic-bristle brushes subject to ongoing supply-chain diversification pressure.
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Natural-bristle paint brushes (typically hog or boar bristle) are specifically enumerated under 9603404040, while synthetic-bristle and other paint/varnish brushes not elsewhere specified fall under 9603404050 or 9603404060. The bristle material must be documented — usually via a material composition statement from the manufacturer — because the distinction affects both the applicable tariff line and, in some cases, the duty rate.
No. Within heading 9603.40, paint rollers have their own dedicated line (9603402000) and paint pads have a separate line (9603404020), distinct from the brush lines. Importers shipping mixed shipments of rollers, pads, and brushes should ensure each article type is separately itemized on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification of the entire shipment.
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