Human Hair Straining Cloth for Oil Filtration
Specialized straining cloth made from human hair, used in oil presses for fine filtration due to its natural resilience and filtering properties. This product is explicitly included in tariff item 5911.40.00, which covers filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, including that of human hair.
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 cloth is used for filtration in non-oil press applications
Other technical textile products may be classified here if they do not meet the specific oil press filtering criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cloth is made entirely of human hair or predominantly so, as the tariff item explicitly includes human hair cloth
• Provide a certificate of origin and material composition to facilitate customs clearance
• Be prepared to explain the technical use in oil presses to customs officers
Related Products under Tariff item 5911.40.00
Cotton Filter Cloth for Oil Presses
Woven cotton fabric designed specifically for filtering oil in mechanical presses, featuring a tight weave to trap impurities while allowing oil passage. This product falls under tariff item 5911.40.00 as it qualifies as filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or the like, as specified in Chapter Note 8 to Chapter 59.
Human Hair and Cotton Blend Oil Filter Cloth
Hybrid filtering cloth blending human hair and cotton for enhanced straining in palm oil presses, leveraging hair's fineness and cotton's absorbency. This product is explicitly included under tariff item 5911.40.00 as it is filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses, including that of human hair.
Industrial Oil Press Straining Cloth
Heavy-duty woven straining cloth for large-scale industrial oil presses, constructed from synthetic blends for olive oil extraction. This product falls under tariff item 5911.40.00 as it is filtering or straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses, as defined in Chapter Note 8 to Chapter 59.
Nylon Straining Cloth for Soybean Oil Presses
Nylon mesh cloth tailored for soybean oil extraction presses, providing superior straining of press cake residues. This product is classified under tariff item 5911.40.00 for its dedicated use in oil presses as a technical textile, as specified in Chapter Note 8.
Peanut Oil Press Filter Cloth
Specialized filter cloth for peanut oil screw presses, with fine weave to separate oil from nut meal effectively. This product fits tariff item 5911.40.00 as straining cloth for oil presses or the like, optimized for nut oil's viscosity and filtration needs.
Polyester Oil Press Filter Cloth
High-strength polyester woven cloth optimized for oil presses, with multi-layer construction for efficient straining of vegetable oils. This product falls under tariff item 5911.40.00 as a technical textile for oil filtration, per Chapter Note 8 to Chapter 59.