High-Density Stainless Mesh Fabric
High-density woven stainless steel mesh fabric engineered for battery separators and electronics shielding, with a mesh count finer than 36 wires per centimetre. This product qualifies as 'other woven cloth of stainless steel' under tariff item 7314.14.00, which covers fine-mesh stainless steel textiles not elsewhere specified.
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 fabric is imported as part of a filtration machine or apparatus
Section XVI excludes parts of machinery; a filter element presented with its housing may be classified as a part of filtering machinery.
If the fabric is impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics or other materials
Technical textile products of Chapter 59 may take precedence over base metal cloth when treated or processed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mesh count exceeds 36 wires per centimetre in warp or fill to qualify for this tariff item; otherwise, classification may shift
• Provide a mill certificate or laboratory analysis confirming stainless steel composition and wire count
• Declare the fabric's end use (e.g
• battery separators) to support classification and avoid CBSA delays
Related Products under Tariff item 7314.14.00
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