Stainless Steel Bolting Cloth Filter Screen from Japan
A woven mesh fabric made from stainless steel wires, classified as bolting cloth for technical uses in filtration. It falls under HTS 5911.20.3000 as 'other' bolting cloth not made up, used for sieving fine particles in industrial processes. The precise weave allows separation of powders and liquids per note 8 to chapter 59.
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
• Verify weave density and material certification to confirm bolting cloth status; provide sieve analysis data for customs
• Avoid misclassification as metal wire cloth by emphasizing technical textile use
• Ensure roll width meets chapter specifications