Aluminum Wire Mesh Screening

A flexible cloth-like sheet made from woven aluminum wire, used for window screens and insect barriers. It falls under HTS 7616.91.00.00 as 'cloth...of aluminum wire' due to its woven structure resembling fabric. The wire diameter is typically under 6 mm, aligning with chapter definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7314.41.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If made of iron or steel wire

Changes to Chapter 73 for stainless steel wire cloth, grill, netting, or fencing.

7616.99.51Same rate: 37.5%

If rigid panels over 1 sq m for fencing

Other aluminum articles if not qualifying as flexible cloth, grill, netting, or fencing.

7308.90.70.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If sold as assembled fence panels

Structures of iron/steel if combined with steel frames, shifting from aluminum wire focus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify wire is aluminum (not alloyed or alloy) via mill certificates to confirm Chapter 76 classification

β€’ Provide detailed specs on wire diameter (<6 mm) and weave type to avoid reclassification as fencing

β€’ Label as 'aluminum wire cloth' and include country-of-melt documentation for Section 232/301 exemptions