Nylon Silk Screen Stenciling Fabric

High-tensile nylon mesh fabric optimized for stenciling in screen-process printing, offering durability and fine resolution for graphic designs. Classified under HTS 5911.20.10.00 due to its principal role in creating stencils for ink transfer in printing presses. Commonly used in apparel and signage production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.3%+35.0%38.3%
🇲🇽Mexico3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇨🇦Canada3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇩🇪Germany3.3%+10.0%13.3%
🇯🇵Japan3.3%+10.0%13.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5911.20.20Lower: 35% vs 38.3%

If not principally for stenciling but other bolting cloth uses like sieving

Heading 5911 distinguishes stenciling fabrics (5911.20.10) from other bolting cloth types.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 38.3%

If woven from synthetic filament yarns without specific technical stenciling design

General woven fabrics of synthetic filaments are in heading 5407 unless meeting note 8 technical criteria for 5911.

5604.90.20.00Higher: 43.8% vs 38.3%

If made from rubberized or plastic-impregnated yarns

Fabrics from strip/yarn impregnated with plastics fall under 5604, per chapter note to 5903.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statements specifying 'screen printing stencils' to differentiate from general textile meshes during CBP review

Check for proper invoicing of thread count (e.g

150 mesh) as evidence of stenciling suitability and technical classification

Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no plastic impregnation, which could reclassify to 5903; test if needed