U.S. Customs and Border Protection · CROSS Database · 1 HTS code referenced
Primary HTS Code
5911.20.1000
$3.9M monthly imports
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Ruling Age
30 years
Data compiled from CBP CROSS Rulings, Census Bureau Trade Data · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly
The tariff classification of two polyester monofilament screen printing fabrics from China.
NY 815642 October 10, 1995 CLA-2-59:R:N3:350 815642 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 5911.20.1000 Mr. Sean Chen American Kevin International, Inc. 401 Route 22 West, #8-C North Plainfield, NJ 07060 RE: The tariff classification of two polyester monofilament screen printing fabrics from China. Dear Mr. Chen: In your letter dated October 2, 1995, you requested a tariff classification ruling. Two representative samples were submitted, a white and a yellow, designated Mesh #100 and Mesh #230. Both materials are finely woven in construction and are composed of 100% polyester man-made fiber monofilament yarns. The mesh designations 100 and 230, respectively, refer to the number of openings per linear inch of material. These two fabrics are principally used in the silk screen printing industry. The applicable subheading for the two materials will be 5911.20.1000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for bolting cloth, ... fabrics principally used for stenciling purposes in screen-process printing. The rate of duty will be 6.2 percent ad valorem. This merchandise does not have a textile category designation and, therefore, is not subject to any kind of textile restraints. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist George Barth at 212-466-5884. Sincerely, Roger J. Silvestri Director National Commodity Specialist Division