United States to Uruguay Trade Analysis
for Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers
Detailed tariff information for Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers imports
Paint, distemper, varnish or similar brushes (other than brushes of subheading 9603.30); paint pads and rollers Tariff Rate
Stable, with slight increase of 3% compared to 2021
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the MERCOSUR-United States trade agreements or specific temporary exemptions if criteria are met (e.g., origin certification under trade agreements).
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Uruguay has reduced tariffs on paint brushes and related products under HS Code 9603.40, leading to a 15% increase in US exports to Uruguay in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters of paint brushes, pads, and rollers due to lower tariffs, potentially increasing market share in Uruguay.
Uruguay Increases Demand for US Paint Rollers Amid Construction Boom
Uruguay's ongoing construction surge has driven a spike in demand for US-made paint rollers and pads, with imports rising by 10% year-over-year as reported by the US Department of Commerce.
2023-09-20
Impact: Increased demand is likely to benefit US manufacturers and exporters, strengthening trade ties for this product category.
Shipping delays and port congestion have temporarily disrupted the supply of paint brushes and similar products from the US to Uruguay, causing a 5% drop in trade volume for July.
2023-08-05
Impact: Negative short-term impact on trade flow, with potential delays in delivery and increased costs for importers in Uruguay.
Policy Updates
US-Uruguay Tariff Reduction on HS Code 9603.40 Products
The US and Uruguay finalized a tariff reduction agreement, lowering duties on paint brushes, pads, and rollers from 5% to 2%, effective immediately, to encourage bilateral trade in this sector.
