8443.91.20.00/Textile Screen Printing Frame/China

Textile Screen Printing Frame from China

A sturdy aluminum frame fitted with a fine polyester mesh screen, designed specifically for holding stencil designs during textile screen printing processes. It is a core component of textile printing machines classified under heading 8442, as it directly enables the plate-based printing of dyes onto fabrics. This part ensures precise ink transfer for high-volume garment and fabric production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

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Import Tips

• Verify compatibility with specific textile printers under 8442 via manufacturer specs to confirm classification as a dedicated part

• Include detailed invoices specifying 'parts for textile printing machinery' and machine model numbers to avoid misclassification as general machinery parts

• Ensure compliance with fabric safety standards if the frame contacts dyes, as residual contamination can trigger additional inspections