7314.12.30.00 - With 94 or more wires to the lineal centimeter 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m2, kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 75% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 7314.12.30.00, specifically covers woven cloth of iron or steel wire that is designed for use as endless bands in papermaking machinery, commonly known as Fourdrinier wires. The defining characteristic of goods within this subcategory is their mesh density, requiring 94 or more wires per lineal centimeter in either the warp or filling. These wires are integral to the papermaking process, forming the surface on which pulp is dewatered and the paper sheet is formed. They may be presented in a seamed or unseamed condition.
The distinction between this category and its sibling, 7314.12.60.00 (Other), lies in the precise mesh count. While both fall under endless bands for machinery made of stainless steel, this specific subcategory is reserved for Fourdrinier wires with a high wire count (94+ per cm). The sibling category would encompass other types of woven cloth for machinery, or Fourdrinier wires with a lower mesh density, below the 94 wires per lineal centimeter threshold established here.
As a leaf node in the HTS, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification at this level is conclusive based on the product meeting the criteria of being an endless band of iron or steel wire, suitable for papermaking machines, and possessing a mesh density of 94 or more wires to the lineal centimeter in warp or filling. Importers should verify the physical specifications of the goods to ensure accurate classification.