Seamed Fourdrinier Stainless Steel Wire Cloth
A seamed endless band woven from stainless steel wire with 94 or more wires per linear centimetre, designed specifically for use in Fourdrinier papermaking machines. It forms the continuous mesh surface on which paper is formed, qualifying under tariff item 7314.12.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wire cloth is a textile-based paper machine clothing
Paper machine clothing of textile materials is classified under Chapter 59.
If imported as a part of a papermaking machine
Parts of papermaking machinery are classified under Chapter 84.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as an endless band for machinery, as seamed endless bands are included in this tariff item
• Have the wire count and stainless steel grade documented for CBSA
• Verify if the goods qualify for duty-free treatment under a free trade agreement
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