7314.14.10.00 - With meshes not finer than 12 wires to the lineal centimeter in warp or filling
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | m2, kg |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS classification, 7314.14.10.00, specifically covers woven cloth made from iron or steel wire that features meshes with a density of 12 wires or fewer per lineal centimeter in either the warp or filling direction. This criterion defines a relatively coarse weave structure. Such products are typically used in applications where a robust mesh is required, such as reinforcing concrete, screening materials, or as coarse filtering media where precise particle separation is not the primary concern.
The key distinguishing factor for this category lies in its mesh fineness. It is differentiated from sibling categories by the explicit limit of "not finer than 12 wires to the lineal centimeter." This means that woven cloth with meshes that are more densely woven, specifically those with more than 12 wires per lineal centimeter, would fall under different subheadings, such as those for meshes finer than 12 but not finer than 36 wires, or those even finer.
As this classification is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, understanding the specific wire count per lineal centimeter in warp or filling is the definitive criterion for accurate classification within this subheading. Products that meet the material and construction requirements but exceed this mesh density will be classified elsewhere, emphasizing the importance of precise measurement for correct HTS coding.