8443.91.20.00/Textile Screen Printing Frame/Japan

Textile Screen Printing Frame from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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