Silk Bolting Cloth for Spice Grinding Mills from Japan
Silk mesh bolting cloth fitted for spice grinding mills to grade particle sizes post-milling. HTS 5911.20.2000 applies to silk bolting cloth as technical sieve material per chapter note 8. Food-safe silk prevents flavor contamination in spice processing.
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
• Obtain food contact material certifications (e.g
• FDA 21 CFR compliant) for spice industry clearance
• Document interchangeable mesh sizes for different spice grades to prove bolting functionality
• Avoid 'screen' terminology; use 'bolting cloth' consistently in all shipping documents