Stainless Steel Bolting Cloth Filter Screen
A woven mesh fabric made from stainless steel wires, classified as bolting cloth for technical uses in filtration. It is used for sieving fine particles in industrial processes, meeting the definition of bolting cloth in Chapter Note 8. This product falls under tariff item 5911.20.00 as bolting cloth, whether or not made up.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a woven stainless steel wire mesh not considered a textile fabric
Woven wire mesh of iron or steel is classified in Chapter 73, which covers metal products.
If the fabric is used for filtering in oil presses or similar applications
Filtering cloth for oil presses is a distinct product under heading 5911.
If the product is made up into articles for technical use, such as filter screens
Made-up textile articles for technical purposes are classified under heading 5911.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm whether the product is considered a textile fabric or a metal product, as stainless steel wire mesh may be classified under Chapter 73 if not woven as a textile
• Provide evidence of its use as bolting cloth for sieving to support classification under 5911.20.00
• Check if the product is subject to any special import measures, such as safeguards on steel products
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