HS Code for Bolting cloth

Bolting cloth is a specialized textile product characterized by its precise and uniform mesh, designed for industrial applications such as sifting, filtering, and screen printing. Its classification under HS code 5911.20 is due to its specific technical use and material characteristics. Chapter 59 of the Harmonized System covers impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated textile fabrics, and textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use. Subheading 5911.20 specifically identifies "Textile products and articles for technical uses; bolting cloth, whether or not made up." This description accurately captures the essence of bolting cloth as a technical textile, distinguishing it from general textile fabrics and ensuring its correct classification based on its specialized function.

Products Included

• Silk bolting cloth for milling
• Synthetic fiber bolting cloth (e.g., nylon, polyester)
• Bolting cloth for screen printing applications
• Industrial filtering mesh made as bolting cloth
• Sifting cloth with precise mesh counts

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification might occur with HS 5907.00, which covers "Textile fabrics otherwise impregnated, coated or covered; painted canvas being theatrical scenery, studio back-cloths or the like." While some bolting cloths might be treated, their primary classification is driven by their specific technical function as "bolting cloth," which is explicitly provided for in 5911.20. Another potential confusion could be with HS 5911.90, which is a residual category for "Other textile products and articles for technical uses." However, since bolting cloth is specifically named in 5911.20, this more specific subheading takes precedence over the general "other" category within the same heading.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Bolting cloth?

The HS code for bolting cloth is 5911.20.

Does this code apply to both raw fabric and finished articles of bolting cloth?

Yes, the HS code 5911.20 explicitly states "bolting cloth, whether or not made up," indicating that both bolting cloth in its raw fabric form and as finished articles are classified under this same code.