7326.20.00.55 - Paint roller frames

This HTS category, 7326.20.00.55, specifically classifies paint roller frames. These are articles constructed from iron or steel wire, designed to hold a cylindrical roller cover used for applying paint or other coatings to surfaces. The primary function of these frames is to provide a rigid structure for the roller cover and to attach to a handle for manipulation by the user.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 7326.20.00.10 (Belts and belting), 7326.20.00.20 (Garment hangers), 7326.20.00.30 (Staples for various applications), and 7326.20.00.40 (Wire ties), is crucial. While all these items are manufactured from iron or steel wire and fall under the broader heading of "Articles of iron or steel wire," paint roller frames have a distinct design and purpose. Their purpose is solely for painting applications, and their construction typically involves a wire frame designed to securely grip and support a cylindrical roller. Other sibling categories serve entirely different functions, such as securing loads, hanging garments, or fastening materials.

As a leaf node, HTS 7326.20.00.55 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on the definitive identification of the article as a paint roller frame, manufactured from iron or steel wire, and its specific function in the painting process. Imported articles meeting these criteria, and not fitting the descriptions of the sibling categories, will be classified under this heading.