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Stainless Microfiltration Endless Cloth

This is a fine woven stainless steel endless cloth with more than 36 wires per centimetre, designed for microfiltration in biotech machinery. Its endless band form and stainless steel construction qualify it under tariff item 7314.12.00, which covers endless bands for machinery of stainless steel. It supports sterile processing needs in industrial filtration systems.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree+50.0%50%
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

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7314.14.00Same rate: Free

If the cloth is woven with a mesh size not exceeding 36 wires per centimetre

This heading covers other woven cloth of stainless steel, which may apply if the wire density is lower than the threshold for endless bands.

7326.20.00Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the cloth is cut to shape and not in endless form

Articles of iron or steel wire, such as cut pieces, fall under this heading when they are not endless bands for machinery.

8421.99.00Same rate: Free

If the cloth is a part of a filtering or purifying machine

Parts of filtering machinery are classified in Chapter 84, as Section XV excludes articles of Section XVI.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the cloth is classified as an endless band for machinery, not as a general woven cloth, to avoid reclassification

• Provide technical specifications, such as wire count per centimetre, to the CBSA to support the tariff classification

• Verify whether the goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement, as this may reduce the duty rate