Polyester Screen Printing Stencil Mesh

This is a fine polyester fabric mesh designed specifically for use as stencils in screen-process printing, featuring precise weave for ink application control. It falls under HTS 5911.20.10.00 as it is principally used for stenciling purposes in screen printing operations. The mesh allows for detailed patterns and is tensioned on frames for commercial printing.

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.

5911.90.00Higher: 38.8% vs 38.3%

If used for general industrial filtering rather than printing stencils

Bolting cloth for non-stenciling technical uses falls under the residual 'other' subheading in 5911.90.

6002.90Lower: 18% vs 38.3%

If knitted or crocheted construction instead of woven

Knitted technical fabrics are classified in Chapter 60, not woven bolting cloth of heading 5911.

5903.90.10Lower: 37.7% vs 38.3%

If coated or laminated with visible plastics for durability

Visible plastic coatings on textile fabrics shift classification to heading 5903 per chapter notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify mesh count and material composition via lab testing to confirm classification under 5911.20.10.00 and avoid misclassification as general bolting cloth

Provide supplier invoices detailing 'screen printing stencil' end-use to support technical textile status during customs entry

Ensure documentation includes weave specifications (e.g

110-200 mesh) to distinguish from non-stenciling fabrics and prevent duty reclassification