Fine Weave Screen Printing Stencil Cloth from Japan
Precision-woven bolting cloth primarily employed as stencils for screen-process printing, enabling high-detail ink deposition on substrates. HTS 5911.20.10.00 applies as it is a technical textile fabric dedicated to printing stenciling. Ideal for multicolor prints in textiles and electronics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit technical datasheets showing mesh aperture and openness for stenciling to validate 5911 classification
• Label shipments clearly as 'screen printing stencil fabrics' to prevent confusion with apparel or decorative meshes
• Monitor for weight per m² to ensure compliance; exceeding bolting cloth norms may trigger review