Stainless Steel Mesh for Security Window Screens from Japan
Heavy gauge woven stainless steel cloth (≤12 wires/cm mesh) for reinforcing window security screens against intrusion. Classified HTS 7314.14.10.00 as coarse stainless steel woven cloth. Chapter wire definition satisfied.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0250%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.14, 9903.85.67 and 9903.85.68, articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper and derivative aluminum or steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(i)–(v) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Test strength certification helpful; declare width for duty de minimis
• Pitfall: framed screens may be 'articles' under 7326