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U.S. imports of bolting cloth for technical uses (HS 591120) totaled $4.1M in May 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Bolting Cloth for Technical Uses paid $415K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $4.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 2026 dataPrecision-woven mesh fabrics used in industrial screening, filtration, and stencil screen printing, bolting cloth is classified at the 10-digit level by end-use and fiber: stencil screen process cloth (5911201000), silk bolting cloth (5911202000), and non-silk bolting cloth (5911203000). Switzerland dominates US supply, reflecting that country's long-established precision weaving industry, with France and Romania also significant sources. Correct classification hinges on whether the fabric is intended for screen printing versus other technical filtering or sieving applications, a distinction customs examiners scrutinize closely.
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The US 10-digit schedule separates bolting cloth intended for stencil screen printing processes (5911201000) from silk bolting cloth used in other technical applications (5911202000) and non-silk bolting cloth for other uses (5911203000). Importers must document the fabric's intended end-use at entry to support the correct classification.
Switzerland has historically housed specialized precision-weaving manufacturers that produce high-mesh-count bolting cloth meeting tight tolerances required for pharmaceutical, food-grade, and electronics screening. This technical specialization, rather than cost, drives Switzerland's dominant position in US import data for this heading.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| FRANCE | $801K | -- | -$801K |
| ROMANIA | $623K | -- | -$623K |
| CANADA | $16K | $331K | +$314K |
| CHINA | $278K | $41K | -$237K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5911203000 | TEXTILE BOLTING CLOTH NESOI, EXCEPT SILK | $3.2M | 10.15% | 98.96% | $327K |
| 5911201000 | TEXTILE BOLTING CLOTH FOR STENCIL SCREEN PROCESS | $623K | 14.49% | 98.14% | $90K |
| 5911202000 | TEXTILE BOLTING CLOTH NESOI, OF SILK | $6K | 0.00% | 100.00% | -- |
TEXTILE BOLTING CLOTH NESOI, EXCEPT SILK
TEXTILE BOLTING CLOTH FOR STENCIL SCREEN PROCESS
TEXTILE BOLTING CLOTH NESOI, OF SILK
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5911200000 | BOLTING CLOTH, WHETHER OR NOT MADE-UP | $719K |
BOLTING CLOTH, WHETHER OR NOT MADE-UP
186.3K m2
TEXTILE PRODUCTS ETC FOR TECHNICAL USES NESOI
HS 591190
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, PLASTICS NESOI
HS 590390
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGN ETC NESOI, POLYURETHANE
HS 590320
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, POLYESTERS
HS 590220
TEXTILE FABRICS, IMPREGNATED ETC NESOI WITH PVC
HS 590310
TIRE CORD FABRIC OF HIGH TENACITY YARN, NYLON ETC
HS 590210
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $1.8M | $182K | -$1.6M |
| South Carolina | $1.1M | $14K | -$1.1M |
| Missouri | $395K | $57K | -$339K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.3M | -- | -$1.3M |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $1.1M | -- | -$1.1M |
| ATLANTA, GA | $558K | -- | -$558K |