7314.12.20.00 - With meshes finer than 12 but not finer than 36 wires to the lineal centimeter in warp or filling

This classification pertains to woven cloth, specifically endless bands, made of iron or steel wire. The defining characteristic for this category is the mesh fineness. It includes bands where the number of wires per lineal centimeter in either the warp or filling direction is greater than 12 but not exceeding 36 wires. These types of woven iron or steel bands are commonly used as conveyor belts or screens in various industrial machinery.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings based on the precise mesh count. HTS code 7314.12.10.00 covers similar woven iron or steel bands but with meshes that are not finer than 12 wires to the lineal centimeter. Conversely, a related sibling category exists for meshes finer than 36 wires, capturing those with even tighter weaves. Therefore, the specific wire density within the mesh is the primary determinant for correct classification at this level.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 7314.12.20.00 is final and depends solely on the mesh fineness criteria as described. When classifying, it is essential to accurately measure the number of wires per lineal centimeter in both the warp and filling directions to ensure the product falls within the specified range of "finer than 12 but not finer than 36 wires."