Stainless Steel Micro-Mesh Filter Cloth
This is a fine woven stainless steel cloth with meshes finer than 36 wires per centimetre, used in filtration systems for liquids and gases in industrial machinery. Its endless band form and stainless steel material place it under tariff item 7314.12.00, which covers endless bands for machinery of stainless steel. It is designed for continuous operation in filtration equipment.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mesh size is 36 wires per centimetre or less
This heading covers other woven cloth of stainless steel, which applies when the wire density does not meet the endless band threshold.
If the cloth is a straining cloth of a kind used in oil presses or similar machinery
Technical textile products for machinery may fall under Chapter 59, which is not excluded by Section XV notes.
If the cloth is part of a filtering machine for liquids or gases
Machinery parts are classified in Section XVI, which takes precedence over base metal articles.
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
• Confirm that the cloth is in endless band form, as cut lengths may be classified elsewhere
• Keep documentation on the mesh count and stainless steel grade to present to the CBSA if requested
• Check if the product is eligible for duty relief under the Machinery and Equipment Remission Program if used in manufacturing
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