Product classification
HS code for Paint rollers: 9603.40
Brushes, paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers.
Classification of paint rollers under HS 9603.40
Paint rollers are classified under HS code 9603.40. This classification is part of Chapter 96, which deals with miscellaneous manufactured articles. Heading 9603 covers a variety of tools including brooms, brushes, hand-operated mechanical floor sweepers, mops, and feather dusters. Subheading 9603.40 is specifically reserved for paint, distemper, varnish, or similar brushes (excluding those of subheading 9603.30), as well as paint pads and rollers. The classification includes the complete assembly of the roller, comprising the handle, the frame, and the absorbent sleeve or cover. Even if the components are shipped separately but in a single consignment as a set, they are classified here under General Interpretative Rule 2(a). The primary function of the tool—applying liquid coatings to surfaces via a rolling action—is the defining characteristic for this HS code. This ensures that all manual tools used for spreading paint, whether they use bristles, foam, or fabric, are grouped together for customs purposes.
- Covers
- Foam paint rollers for smooth surfaces
- Microfiber and wool roller sleeves
- Complete paint roller assemblies (handle and frame)
- Paint pads for edging and trim
- Textured rollers for decorative finishes
- Small radiator rollers for tight spaces
- Also under 9603.40
- Purdy brushes
- Wooster brushes
- Graco paint rollers
- Shur-Line paint pads
- Corona brushes
Codes often confused with 9603.40
Common mistake. Paint rollers are sometimes misclassified under HS code 9603.30, which is specifically for artists' brushes, writing brushes, and similar brushes for the application of cosmetics. Another common error is classifying the plastic handle or the textile sleeve separately under Chapter 39 (plastics) or Chapter 59 (textiles). However, as these parts are essential components of the paint roller, they should be classified under 9603.40 when imported as a finished product or a complete set.
Top exporters and importers of HS 960340 (the code used for paint rollers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 960340 (the code used for paint rollers) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 58% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 960340, not only paint rollers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $715M 58% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $73M 6.0% of world exports
- 3 Germany $66M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $139M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $95M 8.3% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $76M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for paint rollers
Brazil splits HS 9603.40 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9603.40.10Paint rollers
- 9603.40.90Paint, distemper and varnish brushes; paint pads
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about paint rollers
What is the HS code for Paint rollers?
The HS code for Paint rollers is 960340 (Brushes; paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers). The HS code for paint rollers and paint pads is 9603.40. This code also includes standard paint and varnish brushes.
How do I classify Paint rollers for customs?
Paint rollers is classified under HS code 960340 — Brushes; paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (not those of item no. 9603.30), paint pads and rollers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the roller handle?
Yes, when the handle is imported with the roller or as part of a paint roller assembly, the entire unit is classified under HS code 9603.40.
Which countries are the top exporters of paint rollers (HS 960340)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 960340 (the code used for paint rollers) in UN Comtrade data were China ($715M, 58% of world exports), Czechia ($73M) and Germany ($66M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of paint rollers (HS 960340)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 960340 (the code used for paint rollers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($139M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($95M) and the United Kingdom ($76M). World imports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Paint rollers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 960340 for Paint rollers is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for paint rollers in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 960340 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for paint rollers depends on the product's details: 9603.40.10 (Paint rollers), 9603.40.90 (Paint, distemper and varnish brushes; paint pads).