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Silk Bolting Cloth for Laboratory Sieving from Germany

Fine silk woven bolting cloth for precision sieving in laboratory settings, such as particle analysis. Falls under HTS 5911.20.3000 as other non-cotton bolting cloth per note 8. Its smooth surface prevents clogging during delicate separations.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document lab-grade purity and micron ratings; include test reports

• Pitfall: undervaluation as apparel silk—stress technical function

• Check for lamination which shifts to 5903