Seamless Stainless Steel Clad Copper Fourdrinier Mesh from China
Advanced seamless Fourdrinier mesh with copper core clad in stainless steel, 75 wires/cm for hybrid durability in papermachines. Base copper classification under HTS 7419.80.0660 as Fourdrinier wire cloth despite cladding. Combines copper formability with steel abrasion resistance for extended service life.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Clad construction requires cross-section analysis proving copper base metal predominates for Chapter 74
• Avoid 'stainless steel wire cloth' description on invoices—emphasize copper substrate for correct heading
• Special customs ruling recommended for composite materials to prevent Chapter 72 steel classification